Description
What is Wegovy (Semaglutide)?
Wegovy contains the active ingredient semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. This medication works by mimicking a hormone that is naturally released after eating. It effectively:
✔ Reduces appetite and cravings, helping you feel fuller longer.
✔ Supports significant weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
✔ Is specifically FDA-approved for chronic weight management.
Understanding Your Wegovy Pen: Strength vs. Dose
It’s important to distinguish between the strength of the pen and the dose you inject. The strength tells you how concentrated the medicine is (how much semaglutide is in each milliliter of fluid). The dose is the actual amount of medicine (in mg) you deliver with each injection.
All Wegovy pens are pre-filled and contain the same total volume of fluid (1.5 mL). However, the concentration differs based on the strength you are prescribed. This means the same physical amount of fluid (e.g., a full dialed dose) delivers a different amount of medicine depending on which pen you use.
| Pen Strength | Total Medicine in Pen | Concentration | Delivers Doses of… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg per 0.5 mL | 0.25 mg/0.5 mL | Only 0.25 mg |
| 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg per 0.5 mL | 0.5 mg/0.5 mL | Only 0.5 mg |
| 1 mg | 1 mg per 0.5 mL | 1 mg/0.5 mL | Only 1 mg |
Key Takeaway: You must use the specific pen that matches your prescribed weekly dose. You cannot adjust the dial to get a different dose. Each pen is designed to deliver one single, fixed dose.
Why Choose Our Wegovy Pens?
Our Wegovy pens offer a simple, pre-measured solution:
✔ No dosing errors: Each pen is pre-set for one exact dose, making your weekly injection foolproof.
✔ Convenient once-weekly dosing.
✔ All-in-one design: The needle is built-in and hidden, so there’s no need to attach one.
✔ Disposable: Simply use the pen once and discard it.
Standard Dosing Schedule
To help your body adjust and minimize side effects, your doctor will start you on a lower dose and gradually increase it over several months:
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Weeks 1-4: 0.25 mg once weekly (using the 0.25 mg pen)
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Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg once weekly (using the 0.5 mg pen)
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Weeks 9-12: 1.0 mg once weekly (using the 1 mg pen)
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Weeks 13-16: 1.7 mg once weekly
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Week 17 and onward (Maintenance): 2.4 mg once weekly
Please note: You will need a new box of pens each time your dose increases, as each strength is a separate product.
