Administering your Wegovy® injection correctly is crucial for its effectiveness and your safety. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
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*** UK AND AUSTRALIAN PENS ARE THE SAME ***
1. Gather Your Supplies
Wegovy® pen (ensure it's the correct dosage as prescribed).
Alcohol swab or soap and water.
Sharps disposal container for used pens.
2. Prepare for Injection
Wash Your Hands: Use soap and water to clean your hands thoroughly.
Inspect the Pen: Confirm that:
The pen is undamaged.
The medication is clear and colourless in the pen's window.
The expiration date has not passed.
3. Prime the Pen (First-Time Use Only)
Remove the outer needle cap, then remove the inner needle cap.
The needle should now be visible and exposed.
Turn the dose selector until two dots (••) appear in the window.
Hold the pen with the needle pointing upward and press the dose button.
A drop of liquid should appear at the tip. If not, repeat this step.
4. Choose and Clean the Injection Site
Select an Area: Wegovy® can be injected into:
The abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the belly button).
The front of the thighs.
The upper arm (if someone else is administering the injection).
Rotate Sites: Avoid injecting into the same exact spot each time to prevent skin issues.
Clean the Area: Use an alcohol swab or soap and water to clean the selected site; let it dry completely.
5. Administer the Injection
Turn the dose selector to the prescribed amount set by your clinician.
0.25 mg Pen – Turn the dose selector to 0.25 mg
0.5 mg Pen – Turn the dose selector to 0.5 mg
1 mg Pen – Turn the dose selector to 1 mg
1.7 mg Pen – Turn the dose selector to 1.7 mg
2.4 mg Pen – Turn the dose selector to 2.4 mg
6. After the Injection
Dispose of the Pen: Place the used pen in a sharps disposal container immediately.
Log Your Dose: Record your injection in a journal or digital tracker to maintain an accurate dosing history.
Set a Reminder: Schedule a reminder for your next weekly dose to maintain consistency.
Additional Tips:
Missed Dose: If you miss a dose and it's been less than 5 days, take it as soon as possible. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Storage: Store Wegovy® pens in the refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C.
If needed, they can be kept at room temperature (up to 30°C) for up to 28 days.
Do not freeze the pens.