Common side effects
nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, tiredness, reflux, injection-site irritation, and possible hair loss during weight loss.
Weight loss prescription
Wegovy: what it is, who it is for, how it is taken, and what it may cost.
Wegovy contains semaglutide. It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Wegovy is the semaglutide brand used for weight management in many UK private routes. This page gives customers the practical basics before speaking with a qualified clinician.
Customer snapshot
The short version.
- What it is: GLP-1 receptor agonist medicine containing semaglutide.
- Who it may be for: adults who meet weight-management eligibility criteria, usually alongside diet/activity support and medical review.
- How it is usually taken: once-weekly self-injection using a pen.
- Typical private cost: UK online examples list Wegovy monthly pens from about £80 at starter doses to about £206 at higher doses; bundle pricing may differ.
How it works
What customers should understand before starting.
GLP/GIP medicines may help with weight by affecting appetite, fullness, and digestion. Orlistat works differently by reducing fat absorption from food. Results vary and treatment should be reviewed against side effects, health markers, and whether the medicine remains appropriate.
For injection medicines, storage, pen technique, missed-dose instructions, and dose escalation need to be clear. For capsules such as orlistat, meal timing and dietary fat intake are central to how the medicine feels day to day.
Safety and side effects
Common effects and caution points.
Important cautions
history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, pregnancy/breastfeeding, dehydration risk, severe stomach/gut symptoms, and diabetes medication interactions should be discussed before treatment.
When to get help
Seek clinical advice for severe or persistent vomiting, dehydration, severe abdominal pain, allergic reaction symptoms, fainting, or anything that feels unsafe after starting.
Buying online
What a responsible online route should include.
A responsible provider should use a real consultation, explain eligibility, give dose instructions, provide pharmacy details, explain side effects, and make follow-up available. Avoid no-consultation sellers, unclear pharmacies, pressure-selling, imported/fake products, and guarantees of risk-free weight loss.