Wegovy 0.5mg
- Active Ingredient: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
- Strength: 0.5 mg per 0.5 mL solution, delivered via single-use pre-filled injection pen
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection, once weekly, with or without meals
- Technology: Produced using recombinant DNA technology in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
£120.00
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Wegovy® 0.5 mg is a once-weekly, pre-filled injection pen containing semaglutide, designed to support safe and effective weight management in adults and adolescents living with obesity or overweight conditions. It is the second step in the Wegovy dose escalation schedule, following the 0.25 mg starter dose.
🌟 Product Description: Wegovy® 0.5 mg
📌 Key Features
- Active Ingredient: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
- Strength: 0.5 mg per 0.5 mL solution, delivered via single-use pre-filled injection pen
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection, once weekly, with or without meals
- Technology: Produced using recombinant DNA technology in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
🎯 Indications
- Weight Management: For adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (BMI ≥27) with at least one weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Helps lower the risk of serious heart problems (heart attack, stroke) in adults with obesity and established cardiovascular disease
- Adolescents: Approved for children aged 12 years and older with obesity
⚙️ How It Works
- Mimics the natural GLP-1 hormone to slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite, and increase satiety
- Supports gradual, sustainable weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity
💡 Benefits
- Clinically proven to aid in significant weight reduction
- Convenient once-weekly dosing for ease of use
- Step-up dose (0.5 mg) helps patients transition smoothly from the 0.25 mg starter dose, minimizing gastrointestinal side effects
⚠️ Important Safety Information
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain
- Warnings: Not recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
- Medical Supervision Required: Always use under the guidance of a healthcare professional
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Some products, particularly those for diabetes management, may require a prescription. If so, you’ll be prompted during checkout to upload your prescription. For weight loss support items that are available without prescription, you can order directly. We also offer consultation services, where we can give you a prescription if you don't have one.
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