Common side effects of Wegovy may include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and headache. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and tend to improve over time as the body adjusts to the medication. However, if you experience severe or persistent side effects, contact your healthcare provider.

Wegovy is administered once weekly via subcutaneous injection. Your Curely pharmacist provider will determine the appropriate dosage based on your individual needs and response to treatment. It is important to follow the dosing instructions provided by your healthcare provider and to administer the medication as directed. Wegovy should be used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for optimal weight loss results. Your Curely pharmacist will monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

When you’re ready to try your first dose, follow the steps below:

1. Wash your hands.
2. Decide on where you want to inject your first dose. You can choose from your lower abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Once you’ve decided, wash the area you’re going to inject with an alcohol swab or soap and water.
3. Check the name and dose of your pen to make sure it contains your prescribed dose of Wegovy. Look through the pen window to ensure the liquid is clear and colourless.
4. Remove the pen cap and push a new needle onto the pen. Turn the needle until it is tight. Pull off the outer and inner needle caps when ready to inject or check the flow. Check the flow with each new pen. You do not need to check the flow every time you inject, only the first time you use a new pen. Each pen will provide you with 4 weekly doses when used correctly.
5. Turn the dose selector until the dose counter stops, and it shows your prescribed dose.
6. Insert the needle into your skin. Ensure you can see the dose counter.
7. Press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. Keep pressing the dose button with the needle in your skin and slowly count to 6.
8. Remove the needle from your skin. Carefully place the outer needle cap onto the needle, before removing the needle from the pen and disposing of it in a sharps bin.
9. Place the pen cap back onto the pen and store out of sight and reach of children. The pen can be stored at a temperature below 30°C or refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) away from the cooling element.

Some extra advice:

• Store your injections in the fridge.
• Check your pen before using it in case it’s been broken, like if it’s been dropped.
• Avoid injecting into areas that are bruised, sore, hard, or scarred. Also, be careful not to inject into your muscles or veins.
• Don’t touch the needle cover to avoid accidentally pricking yourself.
• Don’t try and stop the injection halfway through because the needle locks once it starts.
• Make sure you switch up where you inject your Wegovy after each dose.

Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.13799.pdf