Overview
There's currently no set time limit for how long you can use Wegovy® to manage your weight — clinical guidelines recognise that for many people, weight management is a long-term commitment.
Use this article when you want to:
Understand how your progress on Wegovy® is reviewed by MedExpress.
Learn the clinical criteria for continuing Wegovy® treatment.
See what health authority guidance says about long-term Wegovy® use.
What Is the "5% Rule" for Continuing Wegovy® Treatment?
To ensure Wegovy® is the right treatment for you, your MedExpress prescriber will review your progress after 6 months.
The goal: If you have lost at least 5% of your starting body weight after 6 months, you are generally considered a "responder" to Wegovy® and can continue your treatment.
If progress is slower: If you have not reached this 5% milestone, MedExpress may recommend discontinuing Wegovy® to explore alternative options that might work more effectively for your body.
How Long Can I Keep Using Wegovy® According to Clinical Guidance?
According to the latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), you can continue using Wegovy® for as long as it remains effective for you and you are not experiencing any serious side effects.
Your MedExpress prescriber will conduct regular check-ins to:
Monitor safety: Ensure you are tolerating Wegovy® well.
Assess effectiveness: Confirm the treatment is still helping you maintain or lose weight.
Review health markers: Track improvements in weight-related health conditions.