The Wegovy® pen is the original FDA-approved semaglutide injection for chronic weight management. It is a once-weekly auto-injector, and if your Cabot physician prescribes it, it ships to your door through NovoCare Pharmacy. Clinical trials demonstrate up to 15% body weight reduction. Start an online visit and a physician licensed in Michigan or Ohio reviews whether a Wegovy prescription is right for you
How Wegovy pen helps you lose weight
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, a natural hormone that signals fullness to your brain and slows how quickly your stomach empties, so you feel satisfied with less food. Your dose starts low and is increased gradually to reduce side effects.
Wegovy dosing schedule , and how to use the pen
Inject once a week, on the same day each week, into the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Your physician will start you on a low dose and adjust it monthly based on how you respond. Always follow the instructions provided with your prescription.
Your physician will start you on a low dose and adjust it monthly based on how you respond. Always follow the instructions provided with your prescription.
Getting started with Wegovy pen
Complete your intake
Answer a health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and goals from any device.
Physician review
A board-certified physician licensed in Michigan or Ohio evaluates whether Wegovy pen is right for you.
Prescription sent
If appropriate, your prescription goes to NovoCare, which contacts you to arrange payment and ships to your door.
Ongoing support
Monthly follow-ups, messaging, and video or phone visits as your physician adjusts your dose.
How Wegovy pen compares
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Average body weight reduction reported in each medication's key clinical trial at the highest studied dose; individual results vary. See medication pricing.
Important Safety Information
Wegovy® Pen (semaglutide)GLP-1 medications may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, these medicines caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if they cause thyroid tumors or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. Do not use if you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Who should not use it
Do not use if you have had a serious allergic reaction to the active ingredient or any of the ingredients in the medication.
Most common side effects
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, headache, fatigue, dizziness, bloating, belching, and heartburn. These are most common when starting or increasing a dose and often improve over time.
Pregnancy & birth control
Tell your provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Some medications in this class may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills taken by mouth.
Possible serious side effects
This summary does not include all information about Wegovy® Pen. Read the full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, and talk with your Cabot physician about your medical conditions and all medications you take. Call 911 for a medical emergency.