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Wegovy dose schedule and titration
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Wegovy follows a fixed 16-week escalation to its maintenance dose: five steps, four weeks each, all prescriber-controlled. The gradual climb exists to manage the gastrointestinal side effects that are most common around each increase.
The licensed ladder
| Dose | When | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25mg | Weeks 1-4 | Starting dose, treatment initiation only |
| 0.5mg | Weeks 5-8 | Escalation step |
| 1mg | Weeks 9-12 | Escalation step |
| 1.7mg | Weeks 13-16 | Escalation step |
| 2.4mg | From week 17 | The licensed maintenance dose |
If a step up is not tolerated, the schedule allows a delay or a temporary drop back at the prescriber's judgement; the leaflet covers missed doses, and the answer is never to double up. Some UK providers now also list a higher 7.2mg dose; whether any dose beyond the standard 2.4mg maintenance is appropriate is entirely a prescriber decision and we simply report the prices we can verify.
What each step costs today
| Dose | Lowest first month | Lowest ongoing month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25mg | £53 (New Health) | £73 (New Health) | compare all |
| 0.5mg | £63 (New Health) | £84 (New Health) | compare all |
| 1mg | £76 (New Health) | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | compare all |
| 1.7mg | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | compare all |
| 2.4mg | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | compare all |
| 7.2mg | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | £89.99 (Cuva Health) | compare all |
Lowest published price across the providers we list, not whole-of-market. First-order prices carry conditions on each provider page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I skip steps on the Wegovy injection ladder?
No. The minimum time at each step is part of the licence and exists to manage side effects. Dose changes are prescriber decisions; never increase your own dose, and if you miss doses follow the patient information leaflet rather than doubling up.
Do I have to reach the top Wegovy injection dose?
No. The right dose is the one that works and is tolerated, decided with your prescriber. Staying at an intermediate dose is normal practice, and it also changes what treatment costs: the table above shows today's lowest price at every dose.
What does each Wegovy injection dose cost?
The table above shows the lowest current UK online price per dose, first month and ongoing, re-checked every 12 hours, with links to compare every provider at that dose. The true cost guide shows multi-month totals including the step-up.