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How to take Wegovy 7.2mg
Why Some Wegovy Doses Are Given as More Than One Injection
As part of ongoing improvements to Wegovy treatment, higher doses are now available. You may notice that these doses are taken as more than one injection on the same day, and we want to explain why.
Wegovy is supplied in pre-filled pens, each designed to deliver a maximum of 2.4mg per injection. At present, the pen itself isn’t large enough to hold higher doses in a single injection.
For this reason, Novo Nordisk has worked with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to approve a regulated and safe approach where higher doses are taken as multiple 2.4mg injections, given one after the other during the same weekly dosing session.
This means:
- 7.2mg is taken as three 2.4mg injections
These injections are taken on the same day, follow clear guidance on spacing and needle use, and deliver the correct total dose as explained below.
This is an interim measure, as Novo Nordisk is in the process of registering an updated device that may allow higher doses to be delivered in a single injection in the future. Until then, this multi-injection method is the approved and expected way to take higher Wegovy doses.
How to Administer the Injections
It’s important to be aware that in order to take 7.2mg, you will take three 2.4mg Wegovy injections in a row.
- All injections can be given in the same body area (such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
- Each injection should be placed at least 5 cm apart
- You must use a new needle for each injection
- All three injections should be taken one after another, during the same session
When to Take the 7.2mg Dose
Wegovy 7.2mg is taken once a week, on the same day each week. Aim to take it at a time that fits comfortably into your routine.
Not everyone needs to progress to 7.2mg. Your clinician will only recommend this dose if it is appropriate for you. If you have any questions about how to take your injections, or if anything feels unclear, the SheMed team is here to help.
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