Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Wegovy Injection

Wegovy Injection

Generic namesemaglutide
Drug classGLP-1 receptor agonist
FormsTablets (1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg, 25 mg)

Wegovy is a prescription medicine available as a weekly injection or a daily pill. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, which belongs to a group of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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