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    How to inject Wegovy - step-by-step guide

    A complete guide to preparing and injecting Wegovy correctly. Learn technique, storage, and what to do if you miss a dose.

    minutes reading time

    8 min

    Updated

    7 January 2026

    Reviewed by

    Dr. Dorél Lehrer

    Content

    Rx education

    Wegovy injection technique - illustration of subcutaneous injection

    Dr. Dorél Lehrer

    Licensed Physician

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    Quick answer

    Wegovy is injected subcutaneously once weekly in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Press the pen firmly until the indicator is empty, then dispose safely. Store refrigerated; it can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days.

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    Dr. Dorél Lehrer

    Licensed Physician

    Medical Director at Viktenheten
    Experienced in medical weight management

    Verifierad av Socialstyrelsen

    Medicinskt granskad: 7 January 2026

    Medical information, not medicine advertising

    This article is educational and does not replace individual care. Which medicine may be relevant is decided by a licensed doctor after medical assessment. Prescription issuing is included only when a doctor decides it is medically appropriate.

    Medicinskt granskad av Dr. Dorél Lehrer, 7 January 2026. Innehållsrisk: rx-education.

    Important informationImages and instructions are based on Novo Nordisk official prescribing information for Wegovy. Contact your physician with questions about your treatment.

    Wegovy (semaglutide) is injected once per week with a prefilled pen. This guide shows the core steps to inject safely and correctly.

    Step-by-step guide

    1. 1

      Check the pen

      Confirm the dose and expiry date. The solution should look clear and colorless.

    2. 2

      Choose an injection site

      Use abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites weekly.

    3. 3

      Inject

      Press the pen firmly against the skin and hold until the indicator is empty.

    4. 4

      Dispose safely

      Remove and discard the pen in a sharps container. Do not reuse.

    Preparation

    Take the pen out of the refrigerator, confirm the dose, and inspect the solution before use.

    Injection technique

    Inject subcutaneously in abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Hold the pen in place until the indicator is empty.

    Storage and missed doses

    Store refrigerated. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible within 5 days; otherwise skip and continue the regular schedule.

    Sources and Further Reading

    Denna artikel är medicinsk information skriven av Dr. Dorél Lehrer, Licensed Physician. Eventuell behandling sker efter individuell bedömning av legitimerad läkare.

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