Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know (UK) 6/Jul/2026

The once-a-day Wegovy weight loss pill is now available to buy privately from High Street and online pharmacies in the UK - but is not yet on the NHS. It contains the same ingredient - semaglutide - as the Wegovy weight loss injections but is still advised to be used alongside a healthy diet and increased physical activity. So, what do you need to know about this pill version of the skinny jab? How do you take the pill? There are a number of strict guidelines to help make sure the pill is absorbed well by the body. Take the pill: On an empty stomach after not eating for at least eight hours At least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything else or taking other tablets With a sip of up to 120ml of water - (that's plain water, not fizzy water or coffee or tea) - and swallow it down whole Ideally, it's taken at the same time every day so it becomes routine. If you miss a dose, skip that day's dose and get back on track by taking the scheduled dose the next day, advice says. Tablets vs injection Aside from the obvious that one is in pill form and one is an injectable, both treatments work well and trials show they are similarly effective. If you don't like needles, the tablet may be a better option for you. But if you don't like the idea of using something daily or it doesn't suit your lifestyle to fast (not eat) eight hours before taking a pill each day, the injection may be more convenient. You can take the once-weekly jab any time of the day but it does need to be stored in the fridge. #weightloss #weightlosstablet #wegovyjourney #losingweight #medical There is a medical play list if you are interested.