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Start Your Weight Loss Journey With Wegovy Tablets

Buy your Wegovy Tablets treatment* online in a few simple steps, without having to see your doctor. Our virtual care service connects you to highly trained clinicians who can assess your health needs and safely prescribe your treatment.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

Wegovy Tablets Key Facts

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About Wegovy Tablets (Pending regulatory approval)

The United States FDA approved the Wegovy pill on 22 December 2025 for obesity treatment in the US, marking the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist indicated for weight management. Wegovy Tablets are not yet licensed in the UK, however, the UK MHRA’s review of oral Wegovy is currently in progress and it is estimated that it may be available in the UK as early as mid 2026, subject to regulatory approval and local marketing authorisation.

Wegovy Tablets contain the active ingredient semaglutide, developed to treat obesity and overweight. It is taken once daily in the morning on an empty stomach. Wegovy Tablets are available as an oral tablet formulation and are used in adults aged 18 years and older.

Wegovy Tablets are commonly prescribed to treat obesity or overweight in adults who also have weight-related medical problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain which regulate appetite and food intake. By reducing hunger and increasing feelings of fullness, Wegovy Tablets help to reduce calorie intake and promote weight loss.

Wegovy Tablets are not a hormonal treatment and do not function as a contraceptive. They are a prescription-only medication and may be recommended alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management.

Subject to regulatory approval and marketing authorisation, NowPatient will offer Wegovy Tablets as a treatment for weight loss following an online consultation with a prescriber.

Key facts of Wegovy Tablets

  • For the treatment of obesity in adults, or overweight in adults with weight-related medical problems
  • Wegovy Tablets have some common side effects which include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, and fatigue
  • It can interact with other diabetes medications such as insulin or sulfonylureas. If you’re not sure if it is safe to use with other treatments, discuss this with the prescribing clinician
  • Wegovy Tablets are not a contraceptive and do not contain hormones
  • Wegovy Tablets should be used alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity
  • You should stop using Wegovy Tablets if your prescriber advises it is no longer needed or if you experience serious side effects

Who is Wegovy Tablets suitable for?

Wegovy Tablets are suitable for adults with obesity (BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater), or adults with overweight (BMI of 27 kg/m² or greater) who also have at least one weight-related medical problem such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. Wegovy Tablets may also be prescribed to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in adults with known heart disease and either obesity or overweight.

Who is Wegovy Tablets not suitable for?

Wegovy Tablets may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, speak to the NowPatient prescribing clinician before using Wegovy Tablets if you:

  • Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant (stop use 2 months before planning pregnancy)
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
  • Have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
  • Have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
  • Have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
  • Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
  • Have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy Tablets
  • Are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anaesthesia or deep sedation

How and where to get Wegovy Tablets?

You can buy Wegovy Tablets safely and securely from NowPatient. You can start a consultation today for free and if you qualify for treatment, you only pay for the cost of the medication. Delivery is made to your home or office from our registered pharmacy.

Our service is certified, safe and effective, and we only ever treat conditions. If you book a consultation with a prescribing clinician for the treatment of obesity or overweight, you can discuss if Wegovy Tablets are a suitable treatment option for you.

At the end of the consultation, the clinician will decide if a treatment plan is suitable for you. If it is, the clinician will issue you with a prescription which can then be ordered, paid for and delivered directly to your chosen address by NowPatient.

Dosage and strength for Wegovy Tablets for weight loss

Wegovy Tablets are available in 1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg, and 25 mg strengths and are taken orally once daily.

The typical dose starts at 1.5 mg once daily, taken in the morning on an empty stomach with a small sip of water (up to 120 ml). Your healthcare provider will gradually increase the dose every 30 days until you reach the 25 mg maintenance dose. You must wait at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medications.

What happens if you use too much Wegovy Tablets?

Taking more than the prescribed amount of Wegovy Tablets will not improve your weight loss faster and can increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and low blood sugar.

If you have taken too much and experience discomfort or reactions, speak to your doctor or reach out to one of our prescribing clinicians.

What are the side effects of Wegovy Tablets?

Side effects of Wegovy Tablets are split into common and serious.

Common side effects include:

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Stomach (abdominal) pain
  • Headache
  • Tiredness (fatigue)
  • Upset stomach and heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Feeling bloated, belching, and gas

Serious side effects include:

  • Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) – severe stomach pain that will not go away
  • Gallbladder problems, including gallstones – pain in the upper stomach, fever, yellowing of skin or eyes
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) – especially if taking other diabetes medications
  • Kidney problems due to dehydration from vomiting or diarrhoea
  • Increased heart rate
  • Depression or thoughts of suicide
  • Possible thyroid tumours, including cancer
  • If you experience any serious side effects, you should contact NHS 111.

If you experience a serious allergic reaction with the signs shown below, you should contact emergency services on 999:

  • Your lips, mouth, throat, or tongue suddenly become swollen
  • You’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
  • Your throat feels tight, or you’re struggling to swallow
  • Your skin, tongue, or lips turn blue, grey, or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
  • You suddenly become very confused, drowsy, or dizzy
  • Someone faints and cannot be woken up

Always report adverse effects to the MHRA Yellow Card reporting system. You can read more about this here: How and where do I report side effects of my medication?

Information about using Wegovy Tablets with other medications

Wegovy Tablets may affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines may affect the way Wegovy Tablets work. Let your prescribing clinician know if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin. Wegovy Tablets slow stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.

Why might Wegovy Tablets not work for weight loss?

Wegovy Tablets may take several weeks to show visible results. In clinical trials, meaningful weight loss was observed over a 64-week period. If, after following the full dose titration schedule and using the maintenance dose, your weight has not improved, you should speak with your healthcare provider for further advice. Weight loss results vary between individuals.

Can Wegovy Tablets be used long-term?

Wegovy Tablets can be used as long as your clinician recommends. Once you have achieved your weight loss goals, they may advise continuing treatment to help maintain weight loss. Long-term use should always be monitored by a healthcare professional.

How to store Wegovy Tablets

  • Keep Wegovy Tablets out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle and carton (marked as “EXP”). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Store tablets in the closed Wegovy bottle until you are ready to take one, not in another container.
  • No special storage conditions are required for this medicine.
  • Do not dispose of unused Wegovy Tablets in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of medicines you no longer use. These steps help protect the environment.

Is there a herbal Wegovy Tablets?

No. Herbal Wegovy does not exist. If you have been marketed such a product, it may be counterfeit or unsafe. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and may not be absorbed or effective without the specialised technology in genuine Wegovy Tablets.

Should I avoid any particular food or drink when using Wegovy Tablets?

You must take Wegovy Tablets on an empty stomach with only a small sip of water (up to 120 ml) and wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medications. This is essential for the tablet to be absorbed properly. Beyond this, you can eat and drink normally, though you should follow a reduced-calorie diet as part of your weight management plan.

What lifestyle changes can I make to help with weight loss?

There are several lifestyle changes that may improve your weight loss results:

  • Follow a reduced-calorie diet as recommended by your healthcare provider
  • Increase physical activity – aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
  • Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins
  • Reduce intake of sugary drinks, processed foods, and high-fat foods
  • Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours per night)
  • Manage stress through relaxation techniques
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water

Alternatives to Wegovy Tablets

Alternatives for the treatment of obesity or overweight include:

Injectable treatments – Wegovy injection (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

Oral treatmentsOrlistat (Xenical/Alli), which works by blocking fat absorption

Your NowPatient weight loss clinician will help decide which option is most suitable for your needs and medical history.

Medical Disclaimer

NowPatient has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all material is factually accurate, complete, and current. However, the knowledge and experience of a qualified healthcare professional should always be sought after instead of using the information on this page. Before taking any drug, you should always speak to your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.

The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.

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Service Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Treated Privately With Wegovy Tablets

What does the Get Treated Privately service for Wegovy Tablets do?

The Get Treated Privately service is a private prescribing service which is designed for adults aged 18 years and over, who are experiencing health issues and who would like to receive a fast-track assessment and if applicable, a treatment plan from a qualified prescribing clinician. Treatments for Wegovy Tablets are dispensed and delivered to your home or workplace from our regulated online pharmacy.

Is this a safe Wegovy Tablets prescribing service?

Yes. Our formulary of medications prescribed and conditions treated are controlled, governed, and continuously risk-assessed by our Medical Director, Dr Ihtesham Sabri. Unlike other prescribing services which operate using faceless questionnaires, our Wegovy Tablets prescribing service is conducted through remote video consultations, also known as synchronous consultations. This builds patient safety and prescribing appropriateness into our service, ensuring our prescribing clinicians can be satisfied with who and what they are treating. There is no guarantee of supply of medications, and any prescriptions supplied are at the sole discretion of our clinician prescriber. There is no charge for the Wegovy Tablets consultation.

What is a prescribing clinician and is it safe for me to use them on the NowPatient platform?

Our prescribing clinicians are board-certified pharmacists, nurses, or doctors who can also prescribe any medicine for any medical condition, subject to accepted accreditation and good clinical practice. They are all registered with their respective regulatory bodies. For example, a pharmacist independent prescriber is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Each prescribing clinician undergoes an extensive background check including a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). In addition, they undergo a rigorous license verification process. When you book an appointment with our prescribing clinicians you will see their full name, license number, and any specialized credentials they have.

Is the service available worldwide?

Yes, you can get treated privately for Wegovy Tablets worldwide.

Do I need to pay for this service?

Yes. This is a private service. You do not need to pay for the consultation. You only pay for the cost of the Wegovy Tablets you are prescribed.

How do I book a consultation?

Once you have logged into your account, you will need to navigate to the Get Treated Privately service card which is located as a service item on the dashboard.

Using the action button on the service card, you can select one of the following – ‘Search Treatments’ or ‘Search Conditions’. From here you can search for Wegovy Tablets.

Depending on the search type and the product/condition that you would like to get treated, you will be taken to a consultation booking screen. Follow the simple steps to complete your booking. During the booking confirmation, you will be able to select a date and time that is convenient for you, along with the preferred language and gender of the prescribing clinician you wish to choose. You will then see a list of all available expert clinicians who are trained to assess the medication or condition chosen. Once you have confirmed your booking, you will see a summary of the appointment including preliminary information about the consultation. At this point, you will also be able to add a reminder to your calendar. Always ensure your account health profile is up to date before any consultation. This ensures that our clinicians have the most up-to-date information about your current health status and anything that may influence their prescribing decisions. You will receive a push notification, SMS notification and email reminding you of your consultation, 30 minutes before the virtual consultation is due to start.

Depending on certain medications which require our clinicians to have your up-to-date blood pressure readings, you may be required to submit a virtual blood pressure check, using your smartphone or device. We will provide you with full instructions, when this is required.

What happens during the remote video consultation?

During the consultation, the clinician will ask you a series of questions that will allow the clinician to assess your condition and potential treatment options including Wegovy Tablets. At the end of the consultation, the clinician will decide if Wegovy Tablets is a safe and suitable option for you.

If it is, the clinician will discuss the treatment option, so that you can jointly agree on the treatment plan. Once you have jointly agreed on a treatment plan, the clinician will issue a prescription for Wegovy Tablets which will be available in your Cart at the end of the consultation.

Also, with your consent, the clinician may wish to inform your doctor of the treatment that was prescribed. We recommend that you agree to this since your doctor is responsible for your overall care and they should have a record of this consultation and medication prescribed. In addition, our clinician may take the opportunity to advise you on your overall health including advice on healthy living or stop smoking.

What happens at the end of the Wegovy Tablets consultation?

At the end of the consultation, you will receive a notification which will summarise the outcome. It will also advise you if any referrals were made to your doctor, along with any other advice that was given to you by the clinician.

If a referral letter was issued to your doctor, you will be able to view a copy of this in the ‘Documents’ section of the dashboard.

If you were prescribed a treatment, it will now be available in your Cart.

When you go to your Cart, you will be able to select the treatment, checkout and make payment. Once the checkout is complete, your prescription order will be sent to our regulated online pharmacy for processing.

What if the prescriber does not prescribe Wegovy Tablets?

We operate a safe prescribing service. This means that our prescribing clinicians always exercise their clinical judgment when prescribing . Unfortunately, we do not operate a self select service where you can choose a medication and simply buy. If the clinician that sees you does not prescribe anything, then you will not be charged.

Will I get status updates for my Wegovy Tablets order?

Yes. When your Wegovy Tablets prescription is approved, and after you have checked out and paid for your order, we will keep you fully updated with the status of your order. Every time the status of your order changes, you will be notified immediately. These notifications will appear in the ‘Notification Feed’ section on the dashboard.

How will my Wegovy Tablets be delivered?

All orders are shipped in discreet and unmarked packaging. This means it is suitable for delivery wherever you require (home, work, or a neighbour).

For thermo-sensitive orders (e.g. Insulin or weight loss injections) we use cold chain-validated packaging. Your parcel will normally receive an estimated delivery window from the courier on the day of delivery.

For your protection and safety, your first order can only be delivered to the address that is registered with NowPatient. Future orders can be delivered to any other address, for example, your workplace.

Do you ship cold-chain or temperature sensitive products?

Yes. We use a specialist courier service for all thermo-sensitive deliveries. This is to ensure that cold chain integrity is always maintained and thus the product quality, safety and efficacy.

Learn more about how we handle the delivery of temperature sensitive products.

Where do you deliver?

We currently deliver to all postcodes/zipcodes worldwide. Some postcodes in rural areas may have a slightly longer delivery time.

When will my order arrive?

We aim to ship all orders placed Monday – Friday before 3pm on the same day. Orders placed outside these times will be shipped the next working day. All deliveries are shipped by Royal Mail, which delivers Monday through Saturday in the UK. For deliveries outside of the UK, please check with your national postal service for accurate delivery days.

Our delivery options have the following delivery times:

  • UK – Royal Mail Tracked 24 & Signed for Delivery – Next day delivery
  • Europe – Royal Mail Tracked – Typical delivery of 3-5 working days
  • Worldwide – Royal Mail – Typical delivery of 5-7 working days. If a tracked option is available for your country via Royal Mail, this service will be applied.

What should I do if my order has not arrived?

Delivery is normally made promptly after your dispatch notification is received. You can check the tracking details of your Wegovy Tablets order in the ‘Notification Feed’ section of the dashboard, at any point after dispatch.

Unfortunately, packages can sometimes get lost in the delivery system. If after 10 days you have not received your delivery, please contact us and we will do all we can to resolve the problem.

Can you prescribe GLP-1 weight loss injections?

Yes. However, with GLP-1 weight loss medications, the license requires that there are support resources put in place as part of the plan including coaching for a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and diet. Our clinicians will discuss this with you, if you are prescribed this type of treatment.

You can learn more on our Weight Loss Programs feature page.

What’s included with my order?

If you are ordering prescription medication, your order will contain your medication only.

If you are ordering weight loss injections, your order will contain:

  • Your prescription of pre-filled weight loss injection pens
  • Needles
  • Sharps bin for safe disposal of needles (if ordered as part of the bundle)

Can I reorder my medication, if I have already been prescribed a course?

Yes. However, as a responsible prescribing service, we do not issue more than one monthly cycle of medication at a time.

This means that, if you would like to reorder, you will need to rebook a consultation.

This is important, because it allows our clinicians to keep track on the progress of your treatment plan and ensure that the medication remains safe and effective for you.

What is the earliest I can reorder my medication or treatment?

14 days after you have received your first monthly supply of Wegovy Tablets, we will send you a notification to advise you that you are eligible to reorder your medication. To ensure that we are able to safely prescribe Wegovy Tablets for the next supply, you will need to rebook a consultation.

This ensures that our clinician can check in on your treatment plan and ensure it is working as intended and continues to be safe, suitable and appropriate for you.

How do I reorder my Wegovy Tablets?

When you are eligible to reorder your next Wegovy Tablets prescription, we will send you a notification reminder. This notification reminder will request that you book a consultation with a NowPatient Clinician.

You should book a suitable time and date for the consultation.

At the end of the consultation, the clinician may advise you to either

  • Stop the treatment
  • Stay on the current dose of Wegovy Tablets
  • Increase the dose of Wegovy Tablets

If our clinician deems it safe for you to continue with Wegovy Tablets, the prescription will be added to your cart, from where you can checkout.

Delivery will be made in line with our delivery timescales.

As a responsible prescribing service, we will always monitor your Wegovy Tablets treatment plan to ensure that it remains safe, effective and suitable for you.

How do I reorder weight loss medication?

Our weight loss programs are built to closely monitor treatment progress and safety. Please refer to the Weight Loss Programs Service Guide that explains how you can reorder or step edit your dose.