Wegovy Dosing Guide | UK Dose Schedule Explained

If you are starting Wegovy, understanding how the dose increases over time is key. This guide explains the full dosing schedule, what each step means, and how to move through the process safely.

What You’ll Learn

What dose Wegovy starts at
How the dose increases over time
What the maintenance dose is
Why the gradual increase matters
Common mistakes to avoid

Wegovy Dose Schedule

0.25 mg Once Weekly

This is the starting dose for the first 4 weeks. It helps your body adjust to treatment and reduces the chance of side effects.

0.5 mg Once Weekly

After 4 weeks, the dose usually increases to 0.5 mg once weekly.

1 mg Once Weekly

The next step in the escalation schedule, usually taken after another 4 weeks.

1.7 mg Once Weekly

This is a higher dose used before reaching the full maintenance level.

2.4 mg Once Weekly

This is the standard maintenance dose for Wegovy, where many people stay long-term.

What Each Dose Means

0.25 mg: Starter dose to help your body adjust
0.5 mg and 1 mg: Intermediate doses for gradual progression
1.7 mg: Pre-maintenance step
2.4 mg: Full maintenance dose

Why Does Wegovy Increase Gradually?

Wegovy is designed to be increased slowly to reduce side effects and allow your body to adapt.

Starting at a low dose and building up over time makes the treatment more manageable and improves long-term consistency.

When Do You Increase the Dose?

The typical schedule increases every 4 weeks, but this may vary depending on how well you tolerate the medication.

Your prescriber will usually guide whether to move up or stay at your current dose longer.

When Do You Take Wegovy?

Wegovy is taken once a week, ideally on the same day each week. It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Trying to increase doses too quickly
Expecting immediate results on the starter dose
Comparing your progress to others
Skipping doses without understanding the schedule

Not Sure Where You Are in the Schedule?

Just starting? You will begin on 0.25 mg once weekly.
After 4 weeks? You will usually move to 0.5 mg.
Progressing well? You may continue increasing toward 2.4 mg.