Wegovy

Get to know your Wegovy tablets

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Pharmacy2U Team
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When starting a new weight loss medication like Wegovy tablets, it can be reassuring to have as much information available to you as possible. If you have been prescribed Wegovy tablets, this page explains:

  • What to expect when you receive your treatment and what to look out for

  • Links to the patient information leaflet to read before starting

  • How to take your treatment

What’s delivered with your tablets?

Your Wegovy tablet 30-tablet package contains three blister cards (each containing ten tablets) and the patient information leaflet for the medicine.

What to look out for

Carefully inspect the carton and blister cards before use for signs of damage.

If you suspect your blister cards or tablets have been damaged, do not take the tablets and contact our Patient Care team.

How your tablets look may be different depending on the dose:

StrengthShapeMarking
1.5mgRound"1.5" / "novo"
4mgRound"4" / "novo"
9mgRound"9" / "novo"
25mgOval"25" / "novo"

Before taking your first tablet

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided with the treatment. It can be found here.

What to look out for 

Carefully inspect your pen for any signs of damage before use. If you suspect it has been damaged, or the liquid medicine in the pen appears cloudy, discoloured, or has particles in it, do not use the pen and contact our Patient Care team.  

Taking Wegovy tablets

Always take your medicine once daily, exactly as prescribed.

  • Take a single Wegovy tablet on an empty stomach after a recommended fasting period of at least 8 hours

  • Swallow the tablet whole - do not split, crush or chew - with a sip of water (up to 120 ml)

  • After taking the tablet wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines

Do not take more than one tablet a day or combine tablets to make a higher dose.

If you miss a dose, skip it and take the next dose the following day. Do not take an extra tablet.

How to store tablets

Store your Wegovy tablets in the original package. There are no special temperature storage conditions but Wegovy tablets should be protected from light and moisture and kept out of the sight and reach of children.

The expiry date for your treatment can be found on the blister pack and carton after ‘EXP’ (the expiry date refers to the last day of that month). Do not use the medicine after the expiry date.