Wegovy is an injectable prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. Wegovy comes as a solution (liquid) in a pre-filled pen to be injected subcutaneously (under the skin). Wegovy® is the first and only prescription weight-management medicine taken once weekly. It’s taken on the same day each week, any time of day, with or without food. Wegovy reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight. Wegovy also help adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose excess body weight and keep the weight off. Wegovy® contains Semaglutide and should not be used with other Semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines. Semaglutide targets the brain centers that regulate appetite, especially after eating, which may help you eat less. It slows down how quickly the stomach empties, which makes you feel fuller for longer. It is not known if Wegovy® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.
