About Wegovy Oral Pill:
Wegovy Oral Pill is a prescription-only weight management treatment, containing semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone involved in appetite regulation and food intake control. By helping you feel fuller for longer and reducing hunger signals, Oral Wegovy may support sustained weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Wegovy Oral Pill is supplied in a blister pack containing 30 tablets.
Learn more about the Wegovy Oral Pill HERE
Ongoing Support:
Weight management treatment is a journey, and ongoing support is an important part of care. Your pharmacy team will be available to provide guidance, answer questions, and monitor your progress throughout treatment.
How do Wegovy Oral Pills work?
Wegovy Oral Pills work the same way as Wegovy injections!
The Wegovy Oral Pill contains semaglutide, which, among other things, acts on areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation. This helps reduce hunger and cravings, supporting healthier eating patterns and long-term weight management as part of a medically supervised programme.
The key difference between Wegovy injections and Wegovy tablets is how the medicine is absorbed into the body. With injections, semaglutide is delivered under the skin and absorbed directly into the bloodstream. With tablets, it is taken orally and absorbed through the digestive system.
How To Use Wegovy Oral Pill:
Wegovy Oral is taken once daily in the morning.
For best results:
- Take one tablet every morning
- Take it at least 30 minutes before breakfast
- Swallow with approximately half a glass of water
- Avoid eating, drinking, or taking other oral medicines during the 30-minute window unless advised by your healthcare professional
Always follow the guidance provided by your prescribing Peak Pharmacy Clinician.
Dosing Schedule:
Treatment is started at a low dose and gradually increased to help your body adjust:
- Days 1–30: 1.5 mg once daily
- Days 31–60: 4 mg once daily
- Days 61–90: 9 mg once daily
- Day 91 onwards (maintenance): 25 mg once daily
Your Peak Pharmacy Clinician will monitor your progress and adjust treatment if appropriate.
Who May Be Suitable:
Wegovy Oral is not suitable for everyone. Eligibility is assessed individually during consultation. You may be considered if you have:
- A BMI of 30 or above, or
- A BMI of 27 or above with weight-related health conditions
A full medical review will be carried out to ensure the treatment is safe and appropriate for you. If you aren't sure if you'd be eligible, please feel free to email us at [email protected]
Expected Weight Loss:
Results vary between individuals depending on lifestyle, adherence, and personal response to treatment. Clinical studies of oral semaglutide have shown an average weight loss of up to approximately 17% of body weight when used alongside diet and exercise. Individual outcomes may differ.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Semaglutide
Also Contains: Sodium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate Dihydrate, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.
Possible Side Effects:
As with all medicines, side effects may occur.
Common side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Constipation or upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
These are usually mild and may improve over time.
Less common but serious side effects may include:
- Pancreatitis
- Gallbladder problems
- Low blood sugar (especially with diabetes medicines)
- Increased heart rate
- Diabetic eye complications
- Thyroid tumours (rare)
- Mood or mental health changes
Seek medical advice if you experience persistent or concerning symptoms.
Supply & Storage:
Wegovy Oral is supplied in a 30-tablet blister pack.
No special storage conditions are required, but tablets should be kept at room temperature below 25°C and stored out of sight and reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When will oral Wegovy be available?
Wegovy has been authorised by the MHRA (British Medical Regulators) in early June. The manufacturers are currently preparing for the product launch, and we are hoping that the Wegovy Pill will be available in early July.
How effective is the Wegovy pill compared to the Wegovy injections?
Both medications contain the same active ingredient - Semaglutide. Average weight loss on the 2.4mg strength injection suggests average weight loss of around 15%, and this is similar for the full strength of the oral pill. The newly licensed strength of the Wegovy injection 7.2mg is more effective than that of up to 20%.
How effective is the Wegovy pill compared to Orlistat?
Studies suggest that for most people, the Wegovy pill will be more effective than Orlistat. Studies suggest people taking Orlistat can expect to lose between 5-10% of their weight compared to around 15% with oral Wegovy.
Patient Information Leaflet:
View the patient information leaflet for Wegovy Oral Pills HERE. (COMING SOON)
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