Wegovy 7.2 mg may be prescribed for adults with obesity (pre-treatment BMI over 30) who need additional weight loss support after reaching the standard maintenance dose of Wegovy 2.4mg for at least 4 weeks.
You don’t need to switch to Wegovy 7.2mg if you are happy with your weight loss progress with the 2.4mg dose and can continue to use that as your maintenance dose.
How to take Wegovy 7.2mg
Wegovy 7.2 mg is taken once weekly by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Three doses of 2.4 mg should be injected one after another using the same pen (which contains a total of four doses) but changing the needle for each new dose.
Injections can be given in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Always use a new sterile needle for each subsequent injection.
If injecting in the same area, injections should be at least 5 cm apart and should be injected at the same time and day each week.
Please note: Because the 2.4mg pen contains four doses, you’ll have one dose remaining in the pen after your weekly 7.2mg. This remaining dose should be used the following week before taking an additional two doses from a new pen, ensuring you have 3 consecutive doses each week.
Only take your medication exactly as prescribed. The above guidance applies only to those who have been prescribed Wegovy 7.2mg, and cannot be applied to any other medication or strength.
If you wish to discuss your treatment with a clinician (e.g. decreasing doses due to side effects) please get in touch with our team and we will advise you accordingly.