Wegovy™ (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems to help them lose weight and keep the weight off.

• Wegovy™ should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.
• Wegovy™ contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.
• It is not known if Wegovy™ is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight-loss products.
• It is not known if Wegovy™ can be used safely in people with a history of pancreatitis.
• It is not known if Wegovy™ is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.

Wegovy™ works by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in regulating appetite and food intake. This can help you eat less, which can lead to weight loss.

In a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults living with obesity or excess weight with a related medical problem, adults lost ~35 lbs (or ~15% body weight). People taking placebo lost an average of 6 lbs (or ~2.5% body weight). The average starting weight for both groups was ~232 lbs.*

*Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) and adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also had weight-related medical problems including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. People with type 2 diabetes were excluded. Both groups were instructed to take the medicine along with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity. 7% of people taking Wegovy™ (92 people) left the medical study due to side effects, compared to 3.1% of people taking placebo (20 people).

The most common side effects of Wegovy™ may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, and heartburn.

It is possible to travel with your Wegovy™ pen:

• When traveling by air, keep your Wegovy™ pen with you or in your carry-on, as it may freeze in the baggage compartment. Be sure to check with the airline to see if they have any specific baggage rules.
• If needed, Wegovy™ may be stored between 46°F and 86°F in the original carton for up to 28 days.

Wegovy™ is taken once a week, any time of day, with or without food.

Take Wegovy™ 1 time each week, on the same day each week, at any time of the day. You may change the day of the week you take Wegovy™ as long as your last dose was given 2 or more days before.

If you miss a dose of Wegovy™ and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away (48 hours), take the missed dose as soon as possible.

If you miss a dose of Wegovy™ and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away (48 hours), do not administer the dose. Take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.

If you miss doses of Wegovy™ for more than 2 weeks, take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day or call your health care provider to talk about how t

It’s important to properly dispose of your used Wegovy™ pens. Do not throw the pen away in your household trash. Instead, use an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container or a sturdy household container with a tight-fitting lid, like a heavy-duty plastic container. Other requirements include puncture resistant, upright and stable during use, leak resistant and properly labled.