Wegovy FlexTouch 0.5mg Pre-Filled Pen + 4mm Needles

*****Prescriptions will not be processed unless they state the patient’s BMI. You will need to add your patient's BMI in the directions section of the prescription or in the additional comments.****

Wegovy FlexTouch 0.5mg Solution for Injection in Pre-Filled Pen + 4mm Needles (4)

Adults

Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of

• ≥30 kg/m2 (obesity), or
• ≥27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity.

Adolescents (≥12 years)

Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with

• obesity* and
• body weight above 60 kg.

Treatment with Wegovy should be discontinued and re-evaluated if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.

Contains 1.34 mg/mL of semaglutide*. Each dose contains 0.5mg of semaglutide in 0.37mL solution. One pre-filled pen contains 2.0 mg (four doses) of semaglutide in 1.5 mL solution.

This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.

Wegovy 0.5 mg, FlexTouch solution for injection in pre-filled pen - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) (medicines.org.uk)

By prescribing Wegovy for weight loss, you agree to the following:

You have completed a medical assessment of your patient and they are suitable for Wegovy.

You confirm that they fall within the BMI range for the product.

You confirm your patient has a BMI >30 (>27 with comorbidities) that requires the use of Wegovy for weight loss.

You confirm that the patient is monitored throughout their use of Wegovy an assesment is completed before each prescription is issu