Wegovy (semaglutide) injection is a prescription medicine used for weight loss in obese adults and teenagers, or overweight adults with other weight-related medical issues.

Wegovy works by regulating appetite and reducing calorie intake, leading to weight loss and helping with weight management.

Wegovy belongs to the class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 receptor agonists are a manufactured version of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body that acts in several areas in the brain to regulate food intake.

When Wegovy is administered, it activates the GLP-1 receptors in the brain. This lowers appetite, reducing the calories consumed, leading to weight loss.This medicine should be used together with a decreased-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity to help weight management.Wegovy is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) once a week.