Common Questions about Wegovy

Who can take Wegovy?

Wegovy is approved for use in adults with either obesity or overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher or a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or higher and at least one weight-related health condition). It is also approved for use in children 12 years of age and older who have a BMI at the 95th percentile or higher.

How much weight can you lose in a month with Wegovy?

A clinical trial sponsored by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy, compared patients who received Wegovy with those who received placebo. The results showed that adults with obesity (with a starting body weight of 232 lbs and BMI of 38.5 kg/m2) who received Wegovy lost approximately 35 lbs or -15% of their body weight on average after taking Wegovy for 2 years. The weight loss of -15% of body weight in the Wegovy group was significantly more than the weight loss of -2.6% of initial body weight in the placebo group.

How fast will I lose weight on Wegovy?

The initial low doses of Wegovy during weeks 1 through 16 are for escalation purposes only and do not result in significant weight loss. You will likely start noticing rapid weight loss once you are on the maintenance dose of Wegovy (1.7 mg or 2.4 mg once a week) from the 17th week onwards.

Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?

Wegovy and Ozempic contain the same active ingredient, semaglutide. However, Wegovy is for weight loss, and Ozempic is for diabetes, and they are dosed differently.

Can I take Ozempic for weight loss?

Ozempic is not approved for chronic weight management. However, it is sometimes used off-label for this purpose.

How long can you stay on Wegovy?

There is no fixed treatment duration for Wegovy. You will likely take this drug for at least a few months. Your dose will be slowly increased over the first 5 months. Then you can continue taking Wegovy at the maintenance dose as long as you continue losing weight and don’t have bothersome side effects.

How to inject Wegovy?

Wegovy comes in a pre-filled single-dose disposable pen for injection under the skin of your upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Wash your hands before injecting the medicine. Clean the injection site with soap and water or an alcohol swab. Remove the pen cap when you’re ready to inject. You cannot start and then stop the injection midway and restart. Press the pen into your skin. You will hear two clicks. The first click tells you the injection has started and the second click tells you the medicine is still being injected. Continue holding the pen against your skin until the yellow bar in the pen window is not moving anymore.

What is the list price of Wegovy?

The list price of Wegovy is $367.32 per package. You may be able to obtain Wegovy at a lower price with a BuzzRx prescription discount card or manufacturer coupon.

What is the price of Wegovy without insurance?

Without insurance, Wegovy can be as high as $367.32, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $345.45 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Wegovy with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Wegovy—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Wegovy. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.