MEDICATED WEIGHT LOSS

Wegovy is a weight loss medication that contains semaglutide, which mimics a naturally occurring hormone in the body called GLP-1.

It works by acting on the receptors in the brain that control appetite, reducing hunger and diminishing cravings.

Wegovy is prescribed for the long-term management of weight after clinical trials demonstrated its suitability for weight loss.

Wegovy mimics a hormone (GLP-1) involved in appetite regulation that is released in the gut in response to food. As a result, you feel fuller for longer. This helps you to control your food intake and decrease your body weight. The medication should be combined with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.

Implementing small but significant lifestyle changes boosts your chances of losing weight - and keeping it off.

Numan’s Weight Loss Programme combines medication with expertly crafted lifestyle interventions.

While nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mindset all contribute to weight management, the medication gives you the tools you need to make your goals more achievable.

A large 68-week clinical trial found that participants taking semaglutide lost an average of 15kg.

The medication aids weight loss by diminishing hunger and reducing cravings for dairy, savoury, sweet, and high-fat foods.

There’s no one answer to how long it will take for Wegovy to work. Each person is different.

For most, you’ll notice the effects of Wegovy within the first few days to weeks. After three months, you should see a noticeable difference.

There’s no easy answer to this question. Really, it depends entirely on your personal situation. You should start seeing results within a few weeks but to avoid putting the weight back on when you stop taking the medication, you’ll need to make lasting lifestyle changes and reframe your relationship with food.

That’s why Numan’s Programme is led by medical and cognitive experts who incorporate behavioural change strategies into your weight loss journey. They’ll be able to guide you and let you know when it’s time to stop.

Side effects from Wegovy tend to be mild and short-lived while your body adjusts to the medication and dosage.

Common side effects include an upset stomach for the first few weeks (e.g. nausea, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bloating, and belching).

Other common side effects include fatigue and dizziness.

For more information and a full list of side effects, always read the patient information leaflet.

The price of Wegovy depends on the strength of the dose. The market price of the higher strength pens is more than the lower strength pens, and this is dependent on the manufacturer.

The following prices are per month, and exclude potential discounts:

0.25mg: £229

0.5mg: £229

1mg: £229

1.7mg: £299

2.4mg: £299

Please see this article for more information on the price of other Weight Loss treatments.