Brand name for semaglutide
Wegovy
Wegovy is Novo Nordisk's brand of semaglutide. Same ingredient, sold under this name for long-term weight management.
See the full semaglutide protocolQuick facts
| Active ingredient | Semaglutide |
|---|---|
| Made by | Novo Nordisk |
| Approved for | Long-term weight management |
| First approved (US) | 2021 |
| How it comes | Single-dose pen, one shot a week under the skin |
How the label steps the dose up
| When | Dose |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1–4 | 0.25 mg once a week |
| Weeks 5–8 | 0.5 mg once a week |
| Weeks 9–12 | 1 mg once a week |
| Weeks 13–16 | 1.7 mg once a week |
| Week 17 on | 2.4 mg once a week (1.7 mg is also a maintenance dose) |
Each step lasts four weeks. A prescriber can hold a step longer if side effects are rough.
Pen or vial?
A Wegovy pen is already measured, so there's nothing to mix and no units to work out. Syringe units only matter if you're drawing semaglutide from a vial.
Wegovy vs Ozempic
Ozempic is the same ingredient, approved for type 2 diabetes with a lower top dose.
Read about Ozempic →This page summarizes the public FDA label. It isn't from the guide and it isn't medical advice. Your prescriber's instructions come first. Official Wegovy site. Wegovy is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk. Amino Help isn't affiliated with them.