Wegovy®
Wegovy®
Wegovy®
- Weekly injection that suppresses appetite and reduces cravings
- With lifestyle changes around 85% of people lose weight
- More effective than Saxenda®
Wegovy® is a weight loss drug which is used to help people with high body mass indexes (BMI) lose weight. Our clinicians will check your BMI, before they prescribe this treatment.
Wegovy is a new drug that can be used to help people lose weight by around 15% (over 68 weeks).
What is Wegovy®?
Wegovy® is a weight loss drug containing the active ingredient, semaglutide. It’s injected into the body once a week to help you lose weight. Wegovy® is thought to be an effective weight loss drug when used alongside a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and increased exercise.
The drug has recently been approved in the UK and is available now. It was approved in the USA in 2021.
How does Wegovy® work?
Wegovy® essentially works by suppressing the appetite and regulating food intake. The active ingredient, semaglutide, mimics the action of the hormone that’s involved in regulating appetite. This means you feel fuller for longer and less hungry. This can help you to eat less and hopefully lose weight.
It works best when it’s taken at the same time as making lifestyle changes (healthier diet and increased exercise). In fact, around 85% of users lost at least 5% of their weight, compared to just 40% losing 5% when no lifestyle changes were made.
Where can I get Wegovy®?
You can’t get Wegovy® over the counter as it’s a prescription-only medication. This means you’ll need to speak to a healthcare professional, usually via an online consultation. They’ll make sure Wegovy® is the right weight loss treatment for you and it’s safe to take. There are weight loss medications like Orlistat which you can get over the counter.
How effective is Wegovy®?
When Wegovy® is combined with a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise, a 68-week study has shown that:
- Around 85% of people lost more than 5% of their body weight
- 66% of people lost more than 10% of their body weight
- 48% of people lost more than 15% of their body weight
- 30% of people lost more than 20% of their body weight
This compares to just 60% of people losing 5% of their weight when taking Saxenda® along with a reduced calorie diet and physical activity counselling.