Reviewed By: Dr. John Lekkas

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Last reviewed on: 19/02/24

Wegovy

* Combine it with regular physical activity and a well-maintained diet for best results.

Wegovy is a once-weekly Semaglutide weight loss injection and the recommended first-line treatment option for weight loss by the medical experts at Mayfair weight loss clinic. It contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic – Semaglutide.

Each pack of Wegovy contains 4 x weekly doses.

Prices include prescription

0.25 mg (4 x doses of 0.25 mg)$210.00
0.5 mg (4 x doses of 0.5 mg)$234.99
1.0 mg (4 x doses of 1.0 mg)$249.10
1.7 mg (4 x doses of 1.7 mg)$310.00
2.4 mg (4 x doses of 2.4 mg)$375.10

Buy Wegovy Weight Loss Injection

Wegovy is a once-weekly weight loss injection that reduces weight by making you feel less hungry. It is injected weekly under the skin (subcutaneous injection).

You can buy Wegovy Weight Loss Injection online from the Slim PharmEasy by filling out a free online consultation form. Our weight management doctors will assess your medical condition and, if it is suitable for you, prescribe you the injection.

Once the medication is approved by our USA registered prescribers, our team will quickly dispense and deliver your weight loss medication to your doorstep.

Wegovy has an active ingredient called semaglutide, which is prescribed for adults who struggle with obesity. If Wegovy is not suitable for you, our healthcare professional will prescribe you an alternative to Wegovy suitable for you.

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Answer a few questions about your health so that our healthcare professionals can prescribe the appropriate treatment options.

Select Treatment

Select a suitable treatment following your consultation. We will give you the options based on the consultation completed.

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We will issue your prescription, dispense the medication, and deliver it to your selected address by tracked courier service.

What Is Wegovy?

Wegovy is a prescription-only weight loss injection containing the active ingredient Semaglutide. It’s injected into the body once a week to help you lose weight. Wegovy has clinically proven to be an effective weight loss medication and can be used by adults with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 (or a BMI over 27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity such as high cholesterol, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea etc).

Medication Summary

DosageInjected once a week
Active ingredientSemaglutide
Drug familyGLP – 1 receptor agonist
How does it work?Makes you feel fuller for longer, limiting calorie intake
Who can use it?Adults with a BMI greater than 30 or 27 with an obesity-related medical condition
PriceFrom $52.00 per week

How Much Does Wegovy Cost?

The cost of Wegovy starts from $210.00 for 0.25 mg, and it increases with each increased dosage. You can buy Wegovy online in the UK at this price, along with consultation and prescription from a professional weight management professional.

Wegovy Price in the USA

The price of Wegovy starts from $210.00 per month for the starting dose and goes all the way up to $375.00 for the maintenance dose.

0.25 mg Wegovy (Starting dose)

Subcutaneous once weekly injection

The starting dose of Wegovy is 0.25 mg. It costs $210.00 per month (4 weeks). This dose helps your body to adjust to the new weight loss medication.

0.5 mg Wegovy (Continuation dose)

Subcutaneous once weekly injection

The first continuation dose of Wegovy is 0.5 mg. It costs $234.99 per month (4 weeks). It is taken from week 5 to week 8 of starting the weight loss shot.

1.0 mg Wegovy (Continuation dose)

Subcutaneous once weekly injection

The second continuation dose of Wegovy is 1.0 mg. It costs $249.10 per month (4 weeks). It is preferably taken from week 9 to week 12 of your weight loss journey.

1.7 mg Wegovy (Continuation dose)

Subcutaneous once weekly injection

The third continuation dose of Wegovy is 1.7 mg. It costs $310.00 per month (4 weeks). It is prescribed from week 13 to week 16 of your weight loss journey when the body has adjusted to the weight loss shot.

2.4 mg Wegovy (Maintenance dose)

Subcutaneous once weekly injection

The maintenance dose of Wegovy is 2.4 mg. It costs $375.10 per month (4 weeks). It is prescribed from week 17 onwards when your body has completely adjusted to the weight loss shot. This is the full post, and you will continue this for the remaining duration of your treatment.

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Where can I buy Wegovy in the USA?

You can buy Wegovy online from Slim PharmEasy with tracked USA delivery. The price includes free online consultation and prescriptions issued by our USA-registered healthcare professionals.

Being an online clinic, you can buy Wegovy online and get the Wegovy prescription online without requiring a physical appointment.

If our healthcare professionals find you a suitable candidate for the Wegovy injection, a prescription along with the Wegovy injection will be delivered to your doorstep in discreet packaging at the most affordable Wegovy price. Click here to find us on Google Maps.


What is the recommended dosage of Wegovy for weight loss?

Wegovy is available in 5 different doses. The starting dose of the Wegovy injection is 0.25 mg, taken once a week. This dose should be taken for 4 weeks, allowing your body to get used to it and build up a tolerance to the Wegovy injection.

Starting from week 5, the dosage is increased to 0.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks. After this, the dose will increase to 1.0 mg until you have reached the maximum dose of 2.4 mg. You will continue for the rest of your treatment at this dose (or the maximum tolerated dose).

The dosing schedule will, therefore, be as follows:

  • Weeks 1-4: 0.25 mg once a week
  • Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg once a week
  • Weeks 9-12: 1 mg once a week
  • Weeks 13-16 (or later): 1.7 mg once a week
  • Weeks 17 onwards (or later): 2.4 mg once a week

Wegovy dosage chart


Who can use Wegovy for weight loss?

The weight loss injection Wegovy can be prescribed for those with a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or over. It can also be taken with a BMI of 27 if you also have any weight-related comorbidities (i.e. any obesity-related issues such as high cholesterol, hypertension, or type 2 diabetes).

Once you have completed the free consultation form, our USA-registered healthcare professional will review it and may contact you if they need clarification, ask additional questions or provide any advice. Once it is approved, a prescription will be issued and sent to our pharmacy for dispensing.

Semaglutide weight loss injection will not be suitable and will not be prescribed to you if you belong to one of the categories below:

  • Under 18 or above 75 years of age
  • You are pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant
  • You are actively breastfeeding.
  • You have liver or kidney problems
  • You have cardiac problems or pancreatitis.
  • You are a Type 1 diabetic or taking diabetic medication that causes hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulphonylureas.
  • Have or ever had eating disorders
  • You are currently taking weight loss drugs or medication for diabetes that work in the same way as Wegovy injection, e.g., GLP-1’s such as Victoza, Ozempic, Saxenda, and Trulicity.

Where should I inject Wegovy?

Wegovy is a subcutaneous injection (injected into the skin). Subcutaneous injections can be injected into various parts of your body.

You can choose any area on your thighs, abdomen, or upper arms. You can choose a site that you are comfortable with. Change the injection site if you notice any injection marks.

Changing the injection site does not mean you have to select a totally different area; you can just move 1 cm away from your last injection site. If you are injecting into the abdomen, keep a safe distance of at least 5 cm away from the naval point.

Wegovy Injection Site Guide


What are the side effects of the Wegovy weight loss injection?

Just like any medication, you may experience some side effects, and your body will also need some time to adjust to Wegovy. You may experience the following side effects, which have been commonly reported in clinical trials:

  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tummy ache or constipation
  • Vomiting

However, these side effects tend to fade over time once your body adjusts to Wegovy.

For more information and the full list of side effects, check out the patient information leaflet. Make sure that you have read all the information and are fully aware of the potential side effects by clicking here.

Wegovy vs Other Weight Loss Injections

Wegovy vs Ozempic

Ozempic and Wegovy contain exactly the same active ingredient (Semaglutide). Ozempic is licensed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically licensed for weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance).

Both are once-weekly injections. Ozempic is available in 3 doses (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1.0 mg), whereas Wegovy is available in 5 doses (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.7 mg and 2.4 mg).

A Quick Look – Wegovy vs Ozempic

 WegovyOzempic
Licensed forWeight lossWeight loss
Active IngredientSemaglutideLiraglutide
Drug FamilyGLP-1 receptor agonistGLP-1 receptor agonist
Effectiveness in weight lossUpto 15%Upto 10%
How it WorksRegulates appetiteRegulates appetite
Typesubcutaneous injectionsubcutaneous injection
Prescription-only or Over-the-counterPrescription-onlyPrescription-only
Dosage FrequencyOnce a weekOnce a week

Wegovy vs Saxenda

Wegovy is a once-weekly weight loss injection, whereas Saxenda is a once-daily weight loss injection. Both Wegovy and Saxenda are licensed for weight loss.

Saxenda works very similarly to Wegovy and is manufactured by the same company. However, Wegovy offers much more promising results with an effectiveness of up to 15%. The active ingredient of Saxenda is Liraglutide (also a GLP-1 – a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1), and the active ingredient of Wegovy is Semaglutide.

A Quick Look – Wegovy vs Saxenda

 WegovySaxenda
Licensed forWeight lossType 2 Diabetes
Active IngredientSemaglutideSemaglutide
Drug FamilyGLP-1 receptor agonistGLP-1 receptor agonist
Effectiveness in weight lossUpto 15%N/A (not licensed for weight loss)
How it WorksRegulates appetiteHelps the body produce more insulin when needed
Typesubcutaneous injectionsubcutaneous injection
Prescription-only or Over-the-counterPrescription-onlyPrescription-only
Dosage FrequencyOnce a weekOnce a week

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Frequently asked questions

How effective is Wegovy and how much weight can I expect to lose?

To place an order with us you will need to Whereas the trials have shown this to be very effective in the majority of patients taking it, like any medication, it is not guaranteed to work for you. You may either not tolerate it (have severe side effects) or not respond to it and find that it does not work for you. The clinical trial by the manufacturers (STEP 1) showed that patients using Wegovy achieved an average weight loss of 14.9%. Of those:

  • Almost 84% achieved a weight loss of less or equal to or greater than 5%
  • Over 66% achieved weight loss equal to or greater than 10%
  • Almost 50% achieved weight loss of over 15%
  • Over 30% of patients lost more than 20% of their starting body weight.

Alongside taking wegovy, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and increase in physical activity.

The weight loss injection Wegovy is a long-term medication. Proper lifestyle changes and switching to a healthy diet would result in the best results. If taken properly, you could start noticing changes in as early as 4 weeks. However, you must follow the diet and continue medication for consistent results. Results may vary according to the person, as everyone has different health conditions. It is best to consider your weight loss journey as a marathon, not a sprint.

No, Wegovy does not help you burn fat. Rather, it mimics a natural hormone responsible for appetite, keeping you fuller for longer. It also reduces cravings and makes sure that you are not overeating. You can burn fat by incorporating physical activities into your routine and consistently following a healthy diet to restrict calorie intake.

Wegovy is a prescription-only weight-loss medication and is not available without a prescription. If there are any providers selling Wegovy without a medical consultation or against a prescription, then this is not legal, and they should be avoided for safety reasons. Hence, you can not buy it without a prescription. At Slim PharmEasy, you can order Wegovy online, and our in-house USA-based prescribers will issue a prescription after the consultation is completed. We offer tracked courier delivery service, usually next-day doorstep delivery to your nominated address within the USA mainland with discreet packaging. You can, therefore, get the Wegovy prescription online without a physical appointment.

There are no over-the-counter versions of Wegovy available in the USA. There are some medications claiming weight loss, and some do result in weight loss, but none of those medications offer the same level of effectiveness.

There are no generic alternatives for Wegovy. There are, however, similar medications available that contain the same class of the wegovy active ingredient (GLP-1), but these can significantly differ in terms of results. Ozempic is a semaglutide drug that has shown the effects of weight loss. However, it is licensed for type 2 diabetes and not weight loss. Saxenda is another drug used for weight loss. It has the active ingredient liraglutide. Although it is licensed for weight loss, it’s not a day injection and is not as effective as Wegovy.

There are no generic alternatives for Wegovy. There are, however, similar medications available that contain the same class of the wegovy active ingredient (GLP-1), but these can significantly differ in terms of results. Ozempic is a semaglutide drug that It is not recommended to take other weight loss medication with Wegovy as the side effects of taking these together have not been studied. It is especially important not to take other medication containing GLP-1’s when taking Wegovy, even if they are prescribed for the treatment of diabetes.

How to store wegovy?
Wegovy injection should be stored in the fridge when not in use (between 2°C to 8°C). This will ensure that it can be used until its expiry date. Ensure that it is not stored below the temperature range or in the freezer, as it can lead to freezing. The Wegovy injection will remain in usable condition outside the fridge for 6 weeks as long as the temperature remains below 30°C. Therefore, once it is in use and you use it as per the manufacturer’s guidelines, it does not need to be refrigerated.

Important points to note:

  • Do not use the Wegovy pen past the expiry date.
  • Avoid it from freezing, and do not use it if it has been frozen.
  • Do not use it if you notice that the solution is not clear and colourless.
  • Always keep the pen cap on in order to protect it from direct sunlight.

If you are currently taking Saxenda (or previously have taken Saxenda), then follow the below-mentioned guidance:

  • If you take 3.0mg Saxenda once daily, you can switch to Wegovy 0.5mg.

Wegovy and Saxenda are from the same class of medicines (GLP-1). However, they are different molecules and have different active ingredients. Starting from 0.5 mg will reduce the chances of side effects, making it a safer option. After 4 weeks on 0.5 mg, you can increase this to 1.0 mg and then to the higher doses accordingly, as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.

  • If you are taking a lower dose than 3.0mg Saxenda: You can start on 0.25mg Wegovy.
  • If you have been on Saxenda previously but had a long gap in treatment: You can start on 0.25mg Wegovy.

If you need further advice, clarification or guidance on this, email us at contact@slimpharmeasy.com, and we will be happy to help.

If you are currently taking Ozempic or have previously taken Ozempic for weight loss, then follow the below guidance:
  • If you are currently taking Ozempic, you can switch to the same strength of Wegovy or the next higher dose. For example, if you are currently on 1.0mg Ozempic, you can go up to 1.7mg Wegovy.
  • If you have been taking Ozempic previously and have had a short treatment gap of a couple of weeks: You can continue on Wegovy from where you left off.
  • If you have been taking Ozempic 1.0mg previously and have had a longer treatment gap: You should start on 0.5 mg. Re-starting from 0.5mg will reduce the chances of side effects such as nausea, so it is the safer and appropriate option.
If you have been taking Ozempic for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, then you should continue on Ozempic and not take Wegovy. Wegovy is not licensed for type-2 diabetes. If you need any further advice, clarification or guidance on this, then email us at contact@slimpharmeasy.com, and we will respond as soon as possible.

It is important to try to take your dose on the same day each week. However if you forget or miss it then follow the following guidance: If your dose is:

  • Delayed for 4 days or less, you should take the dose immediately as soon as you remember. You can inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.
  • Delayed for more than 4 days, then you should skip the missed dose. You should inject your next dose as usual on your next scheduled day.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose if it has been delayed for more than 4 days.

For example, if you take your dose on Sunday and you missed it and then remember to take it on Wednesday, then take it as soon as possible and continue as normal the following Sunday. If your scheduled day is Sunday and you forgot to take it till Thursday, skip that week and take it the following Sunday.

Our recommendation is that you add a reminder for your Wegovy dose. It will help you inject it on the same day of the week and at the same time. Make the habit of writing that you have taken your dose; it’s an easy way to remember when you took your last Wegovy dose.

Semaglutide is the chemical name and active ingredient which is contained in Wegovy. Wegovy is therefore one of the brand names of Semaglutide which is licensed for licensed for weight management. Ozempic and Rybelsus (medicines licensed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes) also contain Semaglutide.

If you If you are currently taking Ozempic or have previously taken Ozempic for weight loss then follow the following guidance:

  • If you are currently taking Ozempic:You can switch to the same strength of Wegovy or the next higher dose. For example, if you are currently on 1.0mg Ozempic then you can go up to 1.7mg Wegovy.
  • If you have been taking Ozempic previously and have had a short treatment gap of a couple of weeks: You can continue on Wegovy from you left off at.
  • If you have been taking Ozempic 1.0mg previously and have had a longer treatment gap: You should start on the 0.5mg. Re-starting from 0.5mg will reduce the chances of side effects such as nausea so it is the safer and appropriate option

If you have been taking Ozempic for the treatment of type-2 diabetes then you should continue on Ozempic and do not take Wegovy. Wegovy is not licensed for type-2 diabetes. If you need any further advice, clarification or guidance on this then email us on contact@slimpharmeasy.com and we will respond as soon as possible.

If you are currently taking Saxenda (or previously have taken Saxenda) then follow the following guidance:

  • If you are taking 3.0mg Saxenda once-daily:

    You can switch to 0.5mg Wegovy. Wegovy and Saxenda are from the same class of medicines (GLP-1) however they are different molecules. Starting from 0.5mg will reduce the chances of side effects such as nausea so it is the safer and appropriate option. After 4 weeks on 0.5mg you can increase this to 1.0mg and then to the higher doses accordingly.

  • If you are taking a lower dose than 3.0mg Saxenda:

    You should start on 0.25mg Wegovy.

  • If you have been on Saxenda previously but had a long gap in treatment:

    You should start on 0.25mg Wegovy.

If you need any further advice, clarification or guidance on this then email us on contact@slimpharmeasy.com and we will respond as soon as possible.

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