Primary Use: Treatment of chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight when combined with diet and increased physical activity
Dosing Guidance: As directed by your healthcare professional, treatment starts with a 0.25mg once-weekly dose. The dose may then be increased every 4 weeks, as tolerated, until the recommended maintenance dose is reached. Gradual dose escalation helps your body adjust to the medication.
Benefits
Used in the management of chronic weight loss to support adults with obesity or overweight in achieving and maintaining meaningful weight reduction when combined with diet and exercise
Helps regulate appetite and reduce hunger by promoting satiety through GLP-1 receptor stimulation
Supports continued weight-loss progress as part of a structured dose escalation plan toward higher weekly doses
How to Use
Disclaimer: This product is a prescription-only medicine and must be used strictly under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Always adhere to the directions provided on the prescription label. Consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding its use.
Description
Wegovy 1.7 mg FlexTouch Pre-Filled Pen is a prescription injectable medication containing semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist developed specifically for long-term chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27) with at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. The 1.7 mg dose is part of a structured dose escalation schedule that begins with lower introductory doses to help the body adjust and minimize early side effects. As patients progress, the higher weekly dose provides more significant appetite regulation and weight-loss support. Wegovy is administered once weekly by subcutaneous injection using the easy-to-use FlexTouch pre-filled pen. The four included needles allow safe, accurate self-injection into areas such as the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Before starting treatment, a healthcare provider will demonstrate proper injection technique and guide the dose escalation schedule. Regular clinical follow-up and monitoring help tailor therapy and ensure optimal outcomes as part of a comprehensive weight-management plan.