About Wegovy
Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide when used for weight management. It's suitable for adults living with obesity, or who are overweight with a weight-related health condition, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and regular activity.
Originally developed to improve blood-sugar control, semaglutide also produces significant weight loss for many people. We dispense Wegovy and support you through the programme, from your first pen to every check-in.
Product information
Is Wegovy right for you?
Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine for weight management. A prescriber decides whether it suits you, and our pharmacists carry out their own checks before dispensing.
Often suitable if…
You are an adult with a BMI of 30 or more
Your BMI is 27 or more and you have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea
You are ready to combine it with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity
You would value pharmacist support and regular reviews along the way
Speak to us first if…
You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
You have had pancreatitis, gallbladder problems or a thyroid condition
You have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2
You take insulin or other diabetes medicines, or have a serious digestive condition
This is a general guide, not a diagnosis. Only a prescriber can confirm whether Wegovy is suitable for you, and we are always happy to talk it through first.
What Wegovy can do
Reduces appetite
Semaglutide works on appetite centres in the brain, so you feel full sooner and think about food less.
Meaningful weight loss
In clinical studies, alongside diet and activity, many people lost around 15% of their body weight over roughly a year.
Just once a week
A single small injection under the skin on the same day each week, from a simple pre-filled pen.
Supervised in Tallaght
Dispensed and reviewed by our pharmacists, with real check-ins and evening collection right up to 9pm.
How Wegovy works
Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it mimics a natural gut hormone that helps regulate appetite.
Suppresses appetite
Reduces hunger so it's easier to control how much you eat.
Slows gastric emptying
Keeps you feeling fuller for longer after meals.
Supports weight loss
Combined with diet and activity, drives meaningful, sustained results.
What results can you expect?
Weight-loss medicines work best as part of a plan, not on their own. Here is a realistic picture from the evidence, remembering that everyone responds differently.
~15%
Average body-weight reduction
Seen in clinical trials over about 68 weeks, alongside diet and activity.
1 / week
A single weekly injection
Stepped up gradually over 16 to 20 weeks to your maintenance dose.
4–6 wks
Before you notice changes
Appetite often shifts early; steady weight loss builds over the following months.
These figures are averages from clinical studies and are not a promise of results. Your outcome depends on your starting point, your dose and the diet and activity changes you make alongside treatment. Wegovy is intended for long-term use under review.
Injecting Wegovy: the essentials
Wegovy comes as a pre-filled pen you use once a week. Our pharmacist will show you in person, this is a quick refresher.
Pick your day and site
Inject on the same day each week into the tummy, thigh or upper arm, and rotate the exact spot every time.
Prepare the pen
Take it from the fridge, check the liquid is clear and colourless, and attach a fresh needle for each dose.
Give the injection
Pinch the skin, insert at 90 degrees and hold until the dose finishes. It takes only a few seconds.
Dispose safely
Put used pens and needles straight into a sharps bin, ask us about getting one.
If you miss a dose
If it is within 5 days, take it as soon as you remember. If longer, skip it and take the next on your usual day, never double up.
Store it right
Keep unopened pens in the fridge. Once in use, follow the leaflet on room-temperature storage and use-by times.
A gradual step-up to your maintenance dose
Treatment starts low and increases gradually so your body can adjust, reducing side effects.
0.25 mg
Starting dose to let your body adjust.
0.5 mg
First step-up in dose.
1 mg
Continued escalation.
1.7 mg
Further step toward maintenance.
2.4 mg
Ongoing maintenance dose.
Wegovy guide pricing
Guide prices per monthly pen, needles included. Please call us to confirm current pricing before you order. Wegovy is not covered by the medical card or the Drugs Payment Scheme.
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation
Redness or discomfort at the injection site
Headache or fatigue
Usually mild to moderate, easing as your body adjusts
Storage & handling
Store unopened pens in the fridge at 2-8°C
Do not freeze
Let the pen reach room temperature before injecting, if advised
Dispose of used pens and needles in a sharps container
Using Wegovy safely
Wegovy is well studied, but like any medicine it is not for everyone. Here is what to watch for, and when to get help.
Do not use if
You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
You have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide
You have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2
Tell us before you start
Any history of pancreatitis, gallstones or gallbladder disease
Type 2 diabetes, especially if you take insulin or a sulfonylurea
Diabetic eye disease, kidney problems, or a condition affecting digestion
Any other medicines you take, some are affected by slower stomach emptying
Get urgent help if
Severe, persistent tummy pain that may spread to your back
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling, rash or trouble breathing
Ongoing vomiting or diarrhoea that leaves you dehydrated
How to get Wegovy
Get a prescription
Wegovy is prescription-only. Talk to your GP or an online doctor to see if it's suitable for you.
Send it to us
Ask for your prescription to be sent electronically via Healthmail to Pharmacy Hub, Tallaght.
We check & dispense
Our pharmacists carry out their own safety checks, then dispense your pen.
Ongoing support
Collect till 9pm, with pharmacist check-ins along the way.
Wegovy vs Mounjaro at a glance
Frequently asked questions
Is Wegovy available in Ireland?
Yes. It's licensed for weight management and we can dispense it for you in Tallaght once you have a valid prescription.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
In clinical trials people lost around 15% of their body weight on average over about a year, alongside diet and activity. Individual results vary, some lose more and some less.
What's the dosing schedule?
You start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up roughly every four weeks, through 0.5, 1 and 1.7 mg, to the 2.4 mg maintenance dose. Going slowly helps limit side effects.
How do I take it?
It's a once-weekly injection under the skin of your tummy, thigh or upper arm, using a simple pre-filled pen. We'll show you exactly how.
Will the side effects settle?
For most people nausea and digestive effects are strongest early on and ease as the body adjusts and the dose steps up slowly. Tell us if they are hard to manage.
Is Ozempic the same as Wegovy?
Both contain semaglutide, but Wegovy is licensed for weight loss in Ireland and reaches higher doses. Ozempic is licensed for type 2 diabetes.
Do I need to stay on it long term?
Wegovy is intended for long-term use. Weight often returns if it is stopped, so we review your progress with you rather than stopping abruptly.
Is it covered by the medical card or DPS?
No, Wegovy is currently not covered by the medical card or the Drugs Payment Scheme, so it is a private purchase.
Can I get my prescription sent to you?
Yes. Ask your GP or online doctor to send it by Healthmail to Pharmacy Hub, Tallaght, and we will take it from there. Call us if they need our address.
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Learn moreThis information is written by our pharmacy team as a general guide and is not a substitute for medical advice. A valid prescription is required before we can supply any prescription medicine. Your GP or specialist will decide the most suitable treatment for you based on your history.
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