Wegovy®0.50mg 1 pen (PRESCRIPTION PRODUCT)
Wegovy is used to help weight loss and maintain weight loss long-term in patients with obesity or who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems. Wegovy works by reducing appetite and slowing the gut down, so you eat less, which results in weight loss and helps with weight management. Wegovy is also used to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death in adults with cardiovascular disease and who are obese or overweight.
Wegovy is a prescription medicine given as an injection once-a-week given under the skin. This medicine should be used together with a decreased-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity to help weight management.
Wegovy contains semaglutide, which is the same active ingredient in Ozempic and Rybelsus, therefore these products should not be used together. Ozempic (subcutaneous weekly injection) and Rybelsus (once-a-day tablet) are used to lower blood sugar levels for type two diabetic patients. Ozempic is also used to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events for some type 2 diabetic patients.
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How to Take Wegovy®
Wegovy® is the first 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® is available in 5 different dose strengths, ranging from 0.25 mg to 2.4 mg. Each dose comes in a different color pen. Your health care provider will increase your dose over time until you reach your maintenance dose.
The Wegovy Pen®
A. Expiration (EXP) date: Located on the back of your pen. Check that Wegovy® has not expired.
B. Dose: Always check that you have the medication and dose your health care provider prescribed.
C. Pen window:BEFORE USE: Check that Wegovy® is clear and colorless. Air bubbles are normal and do not affect your dose. Check that the yellow bar has stopped moving to make sure you received your full dose.
D. Needle cover: BEFORE USE: Needle is hidden inside. AFTER USE: Needle cover locks after use.
E. Pen cap: Remove it just before you are ready to inject.
How to Use the Wegovy® Pen
Storage Instructions
- Store Wegovy® in the refrigerator.
- If necessary, it can be kept at 46°F to 86°F (8°C to 30°C) for up to 28 days.
- Keep Wegovy® in its original carton to protect it from light.
- Do not use the pen if it has been frozen.
- Before use, allow the pen to reach room temperature while keeping the cap on.
Before Your First Use
- Read the Instructions for Use and Medication Guide provided with your pen.
- Consult your healthcare provider to ensure proper preparation and injection technique.
Dosage & Schedule
- Each Wegovy® pack contains four pens of the same dose or one pen with four disposable needles.
- **Inject once a week, on the same day each week, at any time of day.
- Each pen or needle is for single-use only and delivers a preset dose.
- The needle is covered and not visible.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your Wegovy® Pen
Step 1: Prepare for Your Injection
Gather Supplies:
✔ Wegovy® pen
✔ 1 alcohol swab or soap and water
✔ 1 gauze pad or cotton ball
✔ 1 sharps disposal container
Check Your Pen:
❌ Do NOT use the pen if:
- The **medicine is not clear and colorless**.
- The pen appears **damaged, used, or has been dropped**.
- The **expiration date has passed**.
Step 2: Choose Your Injection Site 
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Your healthcare provider can help you choose the best site.
Injection sites:
✅ Upper legs (front of thighs)
✅ Lower stomach (at least 2 inches from the belly button)
✅ Upper arm
- Avoid injecting into areas that are **tender, bruised, red, hard, scarred, or have stretch marks.
- You can inject in the **same body area** each week, but **not in the exact same spot.
Clean the injection site** with an **alcohol swab** or **soap and water**, then **let it dry.
Step 3: Remove the Pen Cap
- Pull the cap straight off the pen.
- Do not twist or bend the cap.
Step 4: Inject Wegovy®
1. Press the pen firmly against your skin.
2. Keep applying **firm pressure** until the **yellow bar stops moving**.
3. If the yellow bar does not move**, press the pen more **firmly**.
4. You will hear **two clicks**:
- **Click 1:** Injection **starts**.
- **Click 2:** Injection is **ongoing**.
5. **Do not remove the pen** until the **yellow bar has stopped moving**.
6. Once the injection is complete, **slowly lift the pen away** from your skin.
Step 5: Troubleshooting
🔹 **If the injection is difficult**:
- Use a **firmer injection site** (e.g., **upper leg or upper arm**).
- **Stand up** when injecting into the **lower stomach**.
🔹 **If medication leaks from the needle**:
- This may happen if you **remove the pen too early** or **don’t press firmly enough**.
- Next time, **keep the pen pressed against the skin until the yellow bar stops moving**.
Step 6: Dispose of the Pen
- **DO NOT throw the pen in household trash.**
- Use an **FDA-cleared sharps disposal container** or a **sturdy household container with a tight-fitting lid** (e.g., a heavy-duty plastic container).
- Check local regulations for **needle disposal locations**.
What If Blood Appears After Injection?
- If blood appears, **press lightly** on the site with a **gauze pad or cotton ball**.
- **Do not rub** the area.
Following these steps will help ensure a safe and effective Wegovy® injection experience. If you have any concerns, contact your **healthcare provider**.
