Wegovy 1.7 mg (Semaglutide)

Wegovy 1.7 mg is a prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist pen used as the fourth step in the standard 16-week dose-escalation schedule for chronic weight management. It is indicated for:

• Adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²)

• Adults who are overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m²) with at least one weight-related comorbidity

• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in adults with established cardiovascular disease and BMI ≥27 kg/m²

The 1.7 mg dose is typically administered once weekly during weeks 13–16 as the final step-up dose before transitioning to the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg.

Key Benefits

• Final titration dose before reaching maintenance therapy

• Helps the body adapt gradually to reduce gastrointestinal side effects

• Supports continued appetite suppression and improved satiety

• Prepares patients for transition to full therapeutic effect at 2.4 mg dose

• Contributes to structured, clinically guided weight loss progression

• Once-weekly convenient dosing

Clinical Importance in Treatment Plan

• Fourth and final escalation step in the Wegovy titration schedule

• Used during weeks 13–16 before maintenance dosing begins at week 17

• Helps optimize tolerability before reaching maximum therapeutic dose

• When continued to 2.4 mg maintenance dose, semaglutide has shown up to 15.6% mean body weight reduction in clinical trials (STEP program)

• As part of full regimen, associated with a 20% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk patients (SELECT trial)

Administration

• Administer once weekly via subcutaneous injection

• Injection sites:

  • Abdomen

  • Thigh

  • Upper arm

• Can be taken at any time of day

• With or without meals

• Dose must be followed as per physician guidance

Composition

Each prefilled pen contains:

• Semaglutide: 6.8 mg in 3 mL (2.27 mg/mL)

Directions for Use

• Use strictly as prescribed by a qualified physician

• Intended for weeks 13–16 in the standard titration schedule

• Do not increase or adjust dose without medical supervision

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