How do I inject Wegovy?

The idea of injecting yourself can be a little daunting at first. Don’t worry, it’s

straightforward and the needle is very small. To make it easier, we’ve written

a step by step guide:

1. GET STARTED - Check the name and dose of the pen to make sure it contains

the prescribed dose of Wegovy. Pull off the pen cap. Check that the Wegovy in the

pen is clear and colourless. If Wegovy looks cloudy or coloured, do not use the

pen.

2. ATTACH A NEEDLE - Always use a new needle for each injection. Check the

paper tab and outer needle cap for damages. If you see any damage, dispose of it

and use a new needle. Tear off the paper tab. Push the needle straight onto the pen.

Turn until it is on tight. The needle is covered by two caps. Pull off the outer needle

cap and keep it for later. Pull off the inner needle cap and dispose of it.

3. CHECK THE FLOW WITH EACH NEW PEN - Only check the Wegovy flow

before your first injection with each new pen. Turn the dose selector until the

flow check symbol ( ) lines up with the dose pointer symbol. Hold the

pen with the needle pointing up. Press and hold in the dose button until the dose

counter returns to -0-. A drop of Wegovy should appear at the needle tip. This drop

indicates that the pen is ready for use. If a drop does not appear, check the flow

again. This should only be done twice. If there is still no drop, change the needle

and check the flow once more. Do not use the pen if a drop of Wegovy still does

not appear.

4. SET THE DOSE - Turn the dose selector until the dose counter stops, and it

shows the prescribed dose. When the prescribed dose lines up with the dose

pointer, the dose has been selected. Do not set the dose by counting the number of

clicks you hear.

5. CHOOSE AN INJECTION SITE AND INJECT WEGOVY - Choose upper

arm, upper leg or stomach (abdomen), keeping 5 cm away from your belly button.

Insert the needle into your skin. Make sure the dose counter is visible. Press and

hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows -0-. Keep pressing the dose

button with the needle in your skin and slowly count to 6. The -0- must line up with

the dose pointer. Remove the needle from your skin.

6. AFTER INJECTION - Lead the needle tip into the outer needle cap. Once the

needle is covered, carefully push the outer needle cap completely on. Unscrew

the needle. Always dispose of the needle immediately after each injection using a

sharps bin. Never store your pen with the needle attached. Keep your sharps bin

in a safe place so it’s not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of

children. Sharps bins must not be disposed of in household waste. When the sharps

bin is full, you can take it to your local pharmacy who will dispose of it for you. Put

the pen cap on the pen after each use to protect Wegovy from light.