UK Wegovy dose guide
Wegovy dose steps: step 1 to step 6
Wegovy doses are usually described as a step-up schedule. This guide explains the six Wegovy dose steps in a simple UK format: step 1 is 0.25mg, step 2 is 0.5mg, step 3 is 1mg, step 4 is 1.7mg, step 5 is 2.4mg and step 6 is 7.2mg where prescribed.
Educational UK information only. The dose to use is the dose shown on your prescription label and pharmacy instructions.
Quick answer: what are the Wegovy dose steps?
The six Wegovy dose steps are 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg and 7.2mg. In simple terms: step 1 is 0.25mg, step 2 is 0.5mg, step 3 is 1mg, step 4 is 1.7mg, step 5 is 2.4mg and step 6 is 7.2mg where prescribed.
Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine. This page explains the dose ladder, but it does not tell anyone which dose to use. The correct dose is the one printed on the prescription label and supplied in the pharmacy instructions.
Step-by-step guide
Wegovy dose steps explained
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Step 1: Wegovy 0.25mg
The first Wegovy dose step and the usual starting dose.
Step 2: Wegovy 0.5mg
The second dose step, usually reached after the starting stage.
Step 3: Wegovy 1mg
The middle dose step in the Wegovy step-up schedule.
Step 4: Wegovy 1.7mg
A higher dose step before the usual 2.4mg maintenance step.
Step 5: Wegovy 2.4mg
The usual Wegovy maintenance dose step.
Step 6: Wegovy 7.2mg Higher-dose option
The higher weekly dose step for suitable adult patients with obesity where prescribed.
Wegovy dose steps table
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| Step | Dose | Simple description | Where it fits | Safety wording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 0.25mg | Starting dose | The first step in the Wegovy dose ladder. | Use the product and dose supplied for you. |
| Step 2 | 0.5mg | Second dose step | Usually follows the 0.25mg starting step. | Check the pharmacy label before use. |
| Step 3 | 1mg | Middle dose step | Sits between 0.5mg and 1.7mg. | Make sure mg strength matches your prescription. |
| Step 4 | 1.7mg | Higher dose step | Usually comes before 2.4mg. | Follow the instructions supplied with the pen. |
| Step 5 | 2.4mg | Usual maintenance step | The established maintenance step for many patients. | Some patients may remain at this step. |
| Step 6 | 7.2mg | Higher-dose option | For suitable adult obesity patients where prescribed. | May currently be supplied as 3 × 2.4mg pens only where the prescription label says so. |
How the Wegovy dose ladder works
Wegovy is usually stepped up gradually rather than started at a higher dose. The simple way to understand the structure is: step 1 is the lowest dose, step 5 is the usual 2.4mg maintenance step, and step 6 is the later 7.2mg higher-dose option where prescribed.
A common source of confusion is the difference between mg, which is the medicine strength, and ml, which is a liquid volume. This page uses mg because Wegovy dose steps are normally described by milligrams of semaglutide.
- Step 1 is 0.25mg.
- Step 2 is 0.5mg.
- Step 3 is 1mg.
- Step 4 is 1.7mg.
- Step 5 is 2.4mg.
- Step 6 is 7.2mg where prescribed, and is not the usual maintenance dose.
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FAQs
Wegovy dose steps FAQ
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What are the six Wegovy dose steps?
The six Wegovy dose steps are 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg and 7.2mg.
What is step 1 for Wegovy?
Step 1 is Wegovy 0.25mg once weekly. It is the usual starting dose.
What is step 2 for Wegovy?
Step 2 is Wegovy 0.5mg once weekly.
What is step 3 for Wegovy?
Step 3 is Wegovy 1mg once weekly.
What is step 4 for Wegovy?
Step 4 is Wegovy 1.7mg once weekly.
What is step 5 for Wegovy?
Step 5 is Wegovy 2.4mg once weekly. This is the usual maintenance step for many patients.
What is step 6 for Wegovy?
Step 6 is Wegovy 7.2mg once weekly where prescribed for suitable adult patients with obesity. It is a higher-dose option, not the usual maintenance dose.
Is Wegovy 7.2mg currently supplied as three 2.4mg pens?
Currently, many UK 7.2mg Wegovy prescriptions may be supplied as 3 × 2.4mg pens. This should only be followed where the pharmacy label and prescription instructions clearly state that this is the prescribed weekly dose. The MHRA has also approved a single-dose 7.2mg Wegovy pen.
Is Wegovy 7.2mg for everyone?
No. Wegovy 7.2mg is a higher weekly dose option for suitable adult patients with obesity where clinically appropriate and prescribed.
What is the difference between mg and ml on Wegovy?
Mg means milligrams and refers to the amount of medicine. Ml means millilitres and refers to liquid volume. Wegovy dose steps are normally described in mg, such as 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg and 7.2mg.
Not sure what your Wegovy dose means?
A weight-loss consultation should check suitability, current dose, side effects and next-step instructions before treatment is supplied.
iGovy provides independent UK information. This page is educational and does not diagnose, prescribe or replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine; use the dose and instructions supplied with your prescription.