Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) 1.5mg: starting dose explained
What the 1.5mg dose of Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) is for, where it sits in the step-up schedule and what to discuss with your prescriber.
Where 1.5mg fits
- Step 11.5mgfrom week 1
- Step 24mgfrom week 5
- Step 39mgfrom week 9
- Step 425mgfrom week 13
The UK product information says to stay on each dose for at least 4 weeks before increasing. Weeks shown are the earliest possible; many people stay on a dose for longer, and some stay on a lower dose.
1.5mg is the starting dose of Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide). It is used to help your body get used to the medicine and is not usually intended as a long-term treatment dose. The product information says to stay on it for at least 4 weeks before increasing.
Always use the dose your prescriber has prescribed and follow the Patient Information Leaflet. Do not change your dose yourself, and never use a pen or tablet strength that was not prescribed for you.
All Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) doses
| Dose | Role | Earliest start (if increased at every step) |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) 1.5mg | Starting dose | Week 1 |
| Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) 4mg | Step-up dose | Week 5 |
| Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) 9mg | Step-up dose | Week 9 |
| Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) 25mg | Maintenance dose | Week 13 |