With MedExpress you’ll receive 1 Wegovy pen each month. This pen contains 4 doses. You'll also receive 4 disposable needles and you must use a new one each time you inject.
Preparing and checking your Wegovy
1. Remove your medication from the refrigerator and make sure all the items you need are nearby on a clean surface. This includes your medication pen, sharps bin and disposable needle.
2. Check the name and dose of the pen to make sure it contains the prescribed dose of Wegovy.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
4. Pull off the pen cap.
5. Check your pen isn’t expired or damaged and check that the medication is clear and colourless in the window of the pen. Do not use the medication if the pen is damaged or expired or if the solution is discoloured or cloudy.
6. Select a needle to use for your injection. Always use a new needle for each injection, never use a bent or damaged needle.
7. Check the paper tab and the outer needle cap for damages. If you see any damage, dispose of the needle in a sharps bin as this could affect sterility.
8. Tear off the paper tab from the needle, then push the needle straight onto the pen and twist until it's secure.
9. The needle is covered by two caps. Pull off the outer needle cap and keep it for later. Pull off the inner needle cap and dispose of it.
10. Remove both caps from the needle, keeping the outer cap for later to safely dispose of your medication.
Checking the flow of your pen
1. Turn the dose selector until you see the flow check symbol and make sure it lines up with the dose pointer.
2. With the needle pointing upwards, press the dose button until the dose counter returns to -0- and a small drop of medication appears at the tip of the needle. This drop indicates that the pen is ready for use.
3. If a drop does not appear, you’ll need to check the flow again. However, this should only be done twice and if there is still no drop, change the needle and check the flow once more. Do not use the pen if a drop of Wegovy does not appear.
Choosing an injection site
1.Choose an injection site: upper arms, stomach or the front of your thighs. It doesn’t matter which site you choose — it’s entirely up to you.
2. Rotate your injection site every week to reduce skin reactions
Administering your Wegovy
1. Turn the dose selector until the dose counter stops, and your prescribed dose lines up with the dose pointer.
Position the pen at the injection site at a 90 degree angle.
2. Insert the needle into your skin and inject the medication by holding down the dose button while you count to 6.
3. Press and hold the dose button until the counter shows "0," then continue holding for 6 seconds to ensure full delivery of your treatment.
4. Remove the needle from your skin.
5. If blood appears at the injection site, press on it lightly with a clean tissue, but do not rub the area.