Description

Wegovy Tablets – Semaglutide Tablets 1.5mg 4mg 9mg 25mg, 30 Tablets

Wegovy Tablets are prescription semaglutide weight loss tablets for eligible adults in the UK who need medical support with weight management. As an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, Wegovy helps regulate appetite, reduce hunger, and support a reduced-calorie eating plan.

Unlike traditional slimming tablets, Wegovy Tablets work through hormone-based appetite pathways. This makes them a clinically supervised option for adults living with obesity or overweight with a related health condition.

The tablet format may be suitable for patients who prefer a daily oral medicine instead of a weekly injection. Wegovy Tablets must be taken correctly on an empty stomach, after fasting, and before food or drink to help absorption.

What Are Wegovy Tablets?

Wegovy Tablets are prescription-only semaglutide tablets used for weight management in eligible adults in the UK. Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medicines act on appetite-control pathways to help you feel fuller, reduce hunger, and support lower calorie intake.

Wegovy Tablets are not cosmetic slimming tablets. They are a medical weight management treatment for adults who meet clinical eligibility criteria.

Wegovy Tablets are oral semaglutide tablets licensed for weight loss and weight management in adults with obesity, or adults who are overweight and have at least one weight-related health condition. They are used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a natural hormone involved in appetite, digestion, insulin response, and blood sugar regulation.

How Wegovy Tablets Work

Wegovy Tablets work by copying the action of the natural GLP-1 hormone in the body.

They may help by:

✓ Reducing appetite

✓ Increasing feelings of fullness

✓ Helping you eat smaller portions

✓ Slowing stomach emptying

✓ Supporting long-term calorie control

✓ Helping eligible adults lose weight when combined with diet and exercise

Wegovy does not work by burning fat directly. It helps support weight loss by reducing hunger and improving appetite regulation.

Available Strengths

Wegovy Tablets are available in the following strengths:

• Month 1 (Starting Dose): Wegovy 1.5mg tablet once daily
• Month 2:  Wegovy 4mg tablet once daily
• Month 3:  Wegovy 9mg tablet once daily
• Month 4 onwards (Maintenance Dose):  Wegovy 25mg tablet once daily

The dose is usually increased gradually to help reduce side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhoea.

Benefits of Wegovy Tablets

1. Supports Medical Weight Loss

Wegovy Tablets may help eligible adults lose weight when used as part of a structured weight management plan.

2. Helps Reduce Appetite

Semaglutide acts on appetite-control pathways in the brain, helping reduce hunger and cravings.

3. Once-Daily Tablet Option

Wegovy Tablets provide an oral option for people who may prefer tablets over injections.

4. Supports Portion Control

By helping you feel fuller for longer, Wegovy may make it easier to reduce portion sizes.

How To Take Wegovy Tablets

Always take Wegovy Tablets exactly as prescribed.

General guidance:

✓ Take once daily

✓ Take on an empty stomach

✓ Take after fasting for at least 8 hours

✓ Swallow whole with a small sip of water

✓ Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet

✓ Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medicines

✓ Take at the same time each day where possible

If you miss a dose, follow the advice in the patient information leaflet or speak to a pharmacist or prescriber.

Side Effects of Wegovy Tablets

Like all medicines, Wegovy Tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common side effects may include:

✓ Nausea

✓ Vomiting

✓ Diarrhoea

✓ Constipation

✓ Indigestion

✓ Stomach pain

✓ Bloating

✓ Reduced appetite

✓ Tiredness

✓ Headache

Digestive side effects are often more noticeable when starting treatment or increasing the dose.

Seek urgent medical advice if you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, allergic reaction, or symptoms that concern you.

Cautions Before Taking Wegovy Tablets

Wegovy Tablets may not be suitable for everyone.

Tell the pharmacist or prescriber if you:

✓ Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

✓ Have a history of pancreatitis

✓ Have severe stomach or digestive problems

✓ Have gallbladder disease

✓ Have kidney problems

✓ Have type 1 diabetes

✓ Use insulin or sulfonylurea medicines

✓ Have a history of eating disorder

✓ Are taking other weight loss medicines

✓ Are already using Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Saxenda, or another GLP-1 medicine

Do not use Wegovy Tablets with another GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 weight loss injection unless specifically advised by a qualified prescriber.

Who May Be Eligible?

Wegovy Tablets may be considered for adults in the UK who meet clinical criteria, such as:

✓ BMI of 30 or above

✓ BMI between 27 and 30 with at least one weight-related health condition

Examples of weight-related conditions may include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, or other obesity-related risks.

Final eligibility must be confirmed through a clinical assessment.

Switching From Wegovy Injection To Wegovy Tablets

Some patients already established on Wegovy 2.4mg weekly injections may be able to switch to Wegovy 25mg once-daily tablets, if clinically suitable.

Important switching advice:

✓ Do not switch without pharmacist or prescriber approval

✓ Do not use Wegovy injection and Wegovy tablets together

✓ Your current dose, side effects, weight-loss progress, and medical history must be reviewed

✓ You may be advised to start tablets at a specific point after your last injection

✓ If you are not already stable on Wegovy 2.4mg injection, you may need a different dose pathway

✓ Report nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, or worsening side effects promptly

Dock Pharmacy can review your current Wegovy injection treatment and advise whether switching to Wegovy Tablets is suitable.

Switching From Mounjaro Injection To Wegovy Tablets

Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, not semaglutide. Tirzepatide works differently because it acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, while Wegovy contains semaglutide and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy Tablets requires individual clinical review.

Important switching advice:

✓ Do not overlap Mounjaro and Wegovy Tablets

✓ Do not stop or switch without professional advice

✓ Your prescriber must review your current Mounjaro dose

✓ Side effects, weight-loss response, BMI, medical history, and treatment goals must be assessed

✓ A washout or timing plan may be required

✓ You may not be able to move directly to the highest Wegovy tablet dose

✓ The correct starting dose depends on your clinical history and tolerance

Because Mounjaro and Wegovy are different medicines, there is no simple dose-for-dose conversion. Dock Pharmacy’s pharmacist review helps ensure the safest possible

Wegovy Tablets contain semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for medical weight management in eligible adults. Taken once daily alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, Wegovy Tablets help reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and support clinically supervised weight loss. Prescription required – pharmacist review included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wegovy Tablets used for?

Wegovy Tablets are used for weight management in eligible adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition. They should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Are Wegovy Tablets available in the UK?

Yes, Wegovy semaglutide tablets have been approved in the UK for weight management. Supply may depend on private prescription availability, stock, and clinical suitability.

Are Wegovy Tablets the same as Wegovy injections?

They contain the same active ingredient, semaglutide, but the formulation and dosing are different. Wegovy injections are taken weekly, while Wegovy Tablets are taken once daily.

Can I switch from Wegovy injection to Wegovy Tablets?

Some patients already established on Wegovy 2.4mg weekly injections may be able to switch to Wegovy 25mg once-daily tablets if suitable. A pharmacist or prescriber must review this first.

Can I switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy Tablets?

Possibly, but this must be assessed by a qualified prescriber. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, while Wegovy contains semaglutide, so there is no direct dose-for-dose conversion.

How do I take Wegovy Tablets?

Take Wegovy Tablets once daily on an empty stomach after at least 8 hours of fasting. Swallow whole with a small amount of water and wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.

What strengths do Wegovy Tablets come in?

Wegovy Tablets are available as 1.5mg, 4mg, 9mg, and 25mg tablets. The dose is usually increased gradually.

Do Wegovy Tablets help reduce appetite?

Yes. Semaglutide helps reduce appetite and increase fullness by acting on GLP-1 receptors involved in hunger regulation.

Are Wegovy Tablets prescription-only?

Yes. Wegovy Tablets are prescription-only medicines in the UK. Prescription required – pharmacist review included.

Are Wegovy Tablets suitable for cosmetic weight loss?

No. Wegovy Tablets are intended for medical weight management in eligible adults and are not suitable for cosmetic or short-term weight loss.

What are the common side effects?

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach discomfort, indigestion, and reduced appetite.

Can I take Wegovy Tablets with Ozempic or Mounjaro?

No, not unless specifically instructed by a qualified prescriber. Combining GLP-1 or related medicines can increase the risk of side effects.

How long does Wegovy take to work?

Some people notice appetite changes early in treatment, but weight loss results vary. Wegovy should be used as part of a long-term weight management plan.

Do I need diet and exercise with Wegovy Tablets?

Yes. Wegovy Tablets are intended to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Can I buy Wegovy Tablets online in the UK?

You may be able to request Wegovy Tablets online from a UK pharmacy when available, but supply requires a prescription and pharmacist approval.

Wegovy Tablets are oral semaglutide tablets for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with a related health condition. They work by mimicking GLP-1, a natural hormone involved in appetite control and blood sugar regulation. Treatment should be used under medical supervision with diet, exercise, and ongoing pharmacist review.