Wegovy tablets are a prescription weight loss treatment containing semaglutide. They are taken once a day and are designed for adults living with obesity, or some adults who are overweight and also have a weight-related health condition.

Semaglutide works in a similar way to a natural hormone called GLP-1. It helps you feel fuller, reduces hunger and can make it easier to eat smaller portions. Treatment should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Prescription treatment

Wegovy is supplied only after a clinician has confirmed that it is safe and suitable for you.

Eligibility

Who is the Wegovy pill for?

It may be suitable for adults with:

a body mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m² or above; or
a BMI from 27kg/m² to under 30kg/m² and at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Eligibility is not based on BMI alone. Your medical history, current medicines and treatment goals will also be reviewed.

Results

How effective is oral Wegovy?

≈17%

                                        average body-weight reduction over 64 weeks at the 25mg maintenance dose
                                        in a clinical trial, for people who stayed on treatment.
                                    

Results vary from person to person. Your outcome will depend on factors including your starting weight, dose, response to treatment and the lifestyle changes you make alongside it.

Pricing

How much does the Wegovy pill cost?

Each pack contains 30 tablets. The price includes the clinical assessment and prescription, where appropriate.

Strength	Pack Size	Price
1.5mg Starting dose	30 tablets	£98.50
4mg	30 tablets	£115.00
9mg	30 tablets	£130.00
25mg Maintenance dose	30 tablets	£185.00

Availability is subject to stock and a clinician confirming the appropriate strength. Delivery options and prices are shown at checkout.

How it works

How to order

The cost of Wegovy pills in the UK is as follows:

Check your eligibility

Answer a short set of questions about your health, weight and current treatment.

Clinical review

A UK-registered clinician reviews your answers. Your first weight loss order includes a short video consultation.

Discreet delivery

If prescribed, your treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and sent in plain packaging. Delivery choices and costs are shown at checkout.

You will not routinely need to send photos when reordering, although updated photos or another video consultation may occasionally be requested when clinically appropriate.

Check your eligibility

Taking treatment

Wegovy pill doses

Treatment normally starts at 1.5mg once daily. If tolerated, the dose is increased in stages—usually after at least four weeks at each strength—to 4mg, then 9mg and finally 25mg once daily. Your prescriber may delay an increase if side effects are troublesome.

Weeks 1–4

1.5mg daily

Weeks 5–8

4mg daily

Weeks 9–12

9mg daily

From Week 13

25mg daily

How to take the tablet

Take one tablet in the morning after fasting for at least 8 hours.
Swallow it whole with a small sip of water. Do not split, crush or chew it.
Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.

Do not take more than one Wegovy tablet a day. Follow the instructions supplied with your medicine and contact our clinical team if you are unsure.

Changing treatment

Switching to the Wegovy pill

Do not try to convert your current injection dose into a tablet dose yourself. The effect of switching cannot be predicted precisely and your prescriber needs to consider your current medicine, dose, side effects and treatment response.

Already using Wegovy or Mounjaro?

Tell us exactly what you take and when your last dose was. The product information describes a possible switch from Wegovy 2.4mg weekly to the 25mg daily tablet, starting one week after the final injection, but this must still be approved by your prescriber. There is no universal Mounjaro-to-Wegovy conversion table.

Comparison

Wegovy pill or Wegovy injection?

Wegovy pill

Taken once every day
No needles
Must be taken after fasting and followed by a 30-minute wait

Wegovy injection

Taken once a week
Injected under the skin
Can be used at any time of day, with or without food

Both contain semaglutide. The best option is the one that is clinically appropriate and that you can use consistently.

Safety

Is the Wegovy pill safe?

Wegovy tablets are licensed by the MHRA for weight management in eligible adults. Like every prescription medicine, they can cause side effects and are not suitable for everyone.

Tell your clinician about all health conditions and medicines before treatment. Wegovy should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you plan to become pregnant, semaglutide should be stopped at least two months beforehand on medical advice.

Seek urgent medical help for severe and persistent stomach pain, a serious allergic reaction or sudden loss/worsening of vision. Read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

Side effects

What side effects can Wegovy tablets cause?

The most common effects involve the digestive system and often improve as your body gets used to treatment.

Very common or common

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Stomach pain
Headache

Reduce discomfort

Eat smaller meals
Choose lower-fat foods
Drink enough fluids
Increase your dose only when advised
Contact us if symptoms persist

Speak to a clinician promptly if side effects are severe, do not settle or make it difficult to keep fluids down.

Other options

Alternatives to the Wegovy pill

Other prescription options include weekly injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, and oral treatments such as orlistat. They work in different ways and have different benefits, side effects and eligibility requirements.

Complete the eligibility check and our clinical team can help identify suitable options for you.

Questions

Wegovy pill FAQs

No. Both contain semaglutide, but they are licensed for different uses and use different dosing schedules. Do not substitute one for the other.

The tablet should be taken after at least 8 hours without food. For most people, taking it first thing in the morning is the simplest way to follow these instructions.

Skip the missed dose and take your next dose the following day. Do not take a double dose. Follow the patient leaflet supplied with your medicine.

There is no blanket ban, but alcohol can worsen some side effects and adds calories. Limit your intake and ask your clinician for individual advice.

If prescribed, it will be sent in plain, discreet packaging. The available delivery services and their prices are shown at checkout.

Evidence

Sources

MHRA: First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK (11 June 2026)
Wegovy tablets: Patient Information Leaflet, electronic Medicines Compendium
Wegovy 25mg tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics, electronic Medicines Compendium
Wharton et al. Oral Semaglutide at a Dose of 25 mg in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine (2025)

This page provides general information and does not replace advice from a clinician or the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

Drug Data

Leaflet

View product information leaflet

Administration Method

Oral

Drug Class

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Product Type

Prescription Only

Dosage Form

Tablet

Dose Information

1 Tablet / Once per day, in the morning, on an empty stomach, before food, drink, or other medication

Brand Information

Brand Name

Wegovy

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