Healthwords weight loss plan with Wegovy - How it works

After joining the plan, you will want to familiarise yourself with all resources included in your plan. In your first month, you will receive:

• Wegovy starter dose (0.25mg) pens for the first month.
• A sharps safe bin.
• A Wegovy patient support pack.
• Your log-in details to access our portal where you can access your 1:1 coaching and aftersales support,

It is also important to read through the detailed patient information leaflet supplied with the pen to familiarise yourself with all the manufacturer's safety precautions, usage and storage requirements.

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Wegovy is injected under the skin once a week with or without food. You should try to use it at the same time each week.

Each Wegovy pen has 4 doses and lasts for 4 weeks of treatment. Then, you'll need to start a new pen.

How to use

Always read the Wegovy patient information leaflet for full instructions, diagrams and any additional doctor advice.

These summary instructions are a general guide and do not replace reading the full information in your leaflet.

• Always start by checking your pen label to make sure that it contains your prescribed dose of wegovy.
• Your pen is designed to be used with NovoFine Plus, NovoFine or NovoTwist disposable needles up to a length of 8 mm included in the pack along with the pen.
• Remove the cap and check the liquid is clear and colourless.
• Attach and secure a new needle to the pen - always use a new needle each week.
• Ensure that your pen displays the correct dose as per your prescription by turning the dose selector. For example, 0.25mg, or 0.5mg etc.
• Choose your skin injection site - it is ideal to rotate the site each week, such as opposite sides of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arms.
• Inject the needle into the skin flush against your body. You should be able to see the pen’s window. Press and hold the dose button and slowly count to 6 until the dose counter resets to “0”.
• Remove the needle and carefully replace the needle cap.
• Unscrew the needle and dispose of it in a sharps bin.
• If there are still doses left in your pen, place the cap back on and safely store for future use. If there are no doses left, dispose of the pen.
  
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Wegovy ® comes in 5 different dose strengths. You start Wegovy® at a dose of 0.25 mg once a week and increase

the dose every 4 weeks until you reach the full dose of 2.4 mg. It’s important to follow the dosing schedule as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Wegovy dosage schedule

• weeks 1-4: 0.25mg once a week
• weeks 5-8: 0.5mg once a week
• weeks 9-12: 1mg once a week
• weeks 13-16: 1.7mg once a week
• weeks 17 onwards: you will increase up to the maximum dose 2.4mg once a week as the maintenance dose.

In some cases, your prescriber may escalate the dosage more slowly depending on your individual progress.

Some important reminders:

• Always log your doses to make sure you remember taking them. This can remove any confusion if you think you’ve forgotten.
• Set a reminder for your next scheduled dose since Wegovy should be at the same time each week.

• Make sure you log in your portal each week, and add your weekly weight to chart your progress.
• Use your journal to track your eating habits, and monitor positive changes to them.
• Keep track of your physical activity, calories, and general health through resources on our support portal.
• Keep a track of your mood, motivation, and feel free to ask for help from your coach, or chat through heakthwords to a healthcare professional, who can help you with additional tips.
• Make full use of your 1:1 coaching and counselling to help you break through any plateaus.