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Wegovy pills for weight loss

The first GLP-1 weight loss pill. Same active ingredient as the Wegovy injection, no needle required. Available in the UK for pre-order now.
16.6% average weight loss in 64 weeks1
Once-daily oral semaglutide ā€” no needle, no injection
MHRA approved for use in UK on 11 June 2026
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What are Wegovy pills?

The Wegovy pill is a once daily oral medication made by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. It contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient in the Wegovy injection.

The Wegovy pill is the first oral GLP-1 specifically approved by the US medicines regulator, the FDA, for weight loss and obesity management [3]. It was approved for use in the UK by the UK medicines regulator, known as the MHRA, for use as an obesity treatment on 11 June 2026. Now that it is approved, Wegovy pills are available for pre-order and will start shipping to eligible patients in early July once stock is made available by the manufacturer.
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How do Wegovy pills work?

The Wegovy pill contains semaglutide, which is known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. This means it works by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone found in your gut. The hormoneā€™s job is to help:
  • Slow down your digestion
  • Regulate your appetiteā“
  • Regulate your blood sugarāµ.
The tablet works the same as the Wegovy injection. However, instead of semaglutide entering the bloodstream directly via a needle, the pill goes via your stomach ā€” in a protective coating that canā€™t be dissolved by stomach acid ā€” and into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.

Find out more about how oral semaglutide works.

Wegovy pill vs Wegovy injection

The tablet and injection achieve comparable weight loss results in clinical trials.
Find out more about Wegovy injections
The tablet and injection achieve comparable weight loss results in clinical trials.
The tablet and injection achieve comparable weight loss results in clinical trials.
Find out more about Wegovy injections

Who is eligible for Wegovy pills?

Wegovy tablets are approved in the UK for weight management in adults, using the same criteria as the Wegovy injection. You may be eligible if you have:
  • A BMI of 30 or more, or
  • A BMI of 27 or more alongside at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes
In some cases, our prescribers can also prescribe off-label from a BMI of 25, where they consider it clinically appropriate and where the expected benefits outweigh the risks. and the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Your prescriber will review your full health history and any current medications before confirming whether Wegovy tablets are right for you.

Who shouldnā€™t take it?

The Wegovy Pill isn't suitable for everyone. You shouldn't take them if:

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  • You or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), a type of thyroid cancer
  • You have a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
  • You've had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy
  • You're pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding
  • You're under 18

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Tell your prescriber before starting Wegovy tablets if you have type 2 diabetes, a history of pancreatitis, kidney problems, or diabetic retinopathy, or if you have surgery planned.

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You also shouldn't take Wegovy tablets alongside any other weight loss medication ā€” such as the Wegovy injection, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus or Orlistat because they can increase the risk of severe side effects.

How does Juniper pricing work?

Currently you can pre-order Wegovy Pills from Juniper at the following prices:
  • Ā£154 for 1.5mg doses
  • Ā£179 for 4mg doses
With all prices including an initial order discount of Ā£60 and the Ā£20 discount we include for patients who sign up to one of our 6 month commit and save plans. Pricing of the higher 9mg and 25mg doses will be determined before those doses become available in late July.

In the meantime, you donā€™t have to wait to get started. Wegovy injections are available from Ā£164 per month.

Find out more about Juniper pricing and whatā€™s included.

Frequently asked questions

Are Wegovy pills available in the UK?

The Wegovy pill was approved by the MHRA on 11 June 2026. You can pre-order the Wegovy Pill now but no provider in the UK will be able to ship medication until they receive stock from the manufacturer in early July.

Is the Wegovy pill as effective as the injection?

Clinical trials have shown comparable weight loss results between the Wegovy pill and injection. For the tablet, it was 16.6% of average body weight lost in 64 weeksĀ¹ vs 20.7% in 72 weeksā¶ for the injection.

How do you take the Wegovy tablet?Ā 

The Wegovy tablet is taken once daily. It has to be taken first thing in the morning and on an empty stomach, with a subsequent wait of at least 30 minutes before consuming food or other medicationsā·.

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Dr. Simon Doyle, Juniper GP, stresses the importance of this. ā€œBecause of the way oral Wegovy is structured, it needs to be taken on an empty stomach to enable absorption. If you don't stick to the 30-minute fasting window, some of the drug wonā€™t be absorbed well, so you wonā€™t get a full dose, and therefore youā€™re not likely to get the full benefits.ā€

How is the Wegovy tablet different from Rybelsus?Ā 

Like the Wegovy tablet, Rybelsus is an oral medication that contains the active ingredient semaglutide. However, itā€™s not approved to be used for weight loss ā€” only for type 2 diabetes ā€” and the dosages are very differentāø.

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