semaglutide · weekly injection
Wegovy injection dose schedule
US label revised 6/2026 · Checked 31 October 2026
Quick answer
Wegovy (semaglutide) is injected once a week. The label starts at 0.25 mg for 4 weeks, then steps up every 4 weeks: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and 2.4 mg from week 17. The label’s ongoing dose is 2.4 mg, or 1.7 mg.
Wegovy injection titration schedule
For weight reduction, lowering heart risk, and other uses on its label.
Weeks on each dose, from the first injection
- 0.25 mg Weeks 1 to 4
- 0.5 mg Weeks 5 to 8
- 1 mg Weeks 9 to 12
- 1.7 mg Weeks 13 to 16
- 2.4 mg Week 17 on
- Starting dose
- A step on the way
- A dose the label allows staying on
| When | Weekly dose | From the label |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 4 | 0.25 mg | Starting dose |
| Weeks 5 to 8 | 0.5 mg | Step up |
| Weeks 9 to 12 | 1 mg | Step up |
| Weeks 13 to 16 | 1.7 mg | Step up; also an ongoing dose |
| Week 17 on | 2.4 mg | The label’s recommended ongoing dose |
| After 4+ weeks on 2.4 mg | 7.2 mg | Wegovy HD, for more weight reduction in adults, if the prescriber decides |
From week 17 the label’s ongoing dose is 2.4 mg, or 1.7 mg. For weight reduction in adults who have taken 2.4 mg for at least 4 weeks, the label allows going up to 7.2 mg if more weight reduction is needed.
Good to know
- Inject once a week on the same day, at any time of day, with or without meals.
- If a step isn’t tolerated, the label suggests considering waiting 4 more weeks before the next one.
If a dose is missed
If the next dose is more than 2 days away, take it as soon as possible. If it’s less than 2 days away, skip it and take the next one on the usual day. After 2 or more missed doses in a row, the label says to restart the steps at a lower dose.
Changing the dose day
Inject on the same day each week.
Log your Wegovy doses in Gliplog
- Pick a strength from Wegovy’s label in a tap
- Log each dose and see when the next one is due
- See an estimate of the medicine in your body between doses
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Questions about Wegovy injection dosing
What is the starting dose of Wegovy?
The label starts Wegovy at 0.25 mg once a week for the first 4 weeks. The dose then steps up every 4 weeks, to 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 1.7 mg, reaching 2.4 mg at week 17.
How long does it take to reach 2.4 mg?
On the label’s schedule, 16 weeks: 2.4 mg starts at week 17. A prescriber may wait longer between steps if a dose isn’t tolerated.
What is Wegovy 7.2 mg?
Wegovy HD. The label allows 7.2 mg once a week for weight reduction in adults who have taken 2.4 mg for at least 4 weeks and need more weight reduction. It is the highest dose on the label.
What if I miss a Wegovy dose?
The label says to take it as soon as possible if the next dose is more than 2 days away, and otherwise to skip it. After 2 or more missed doses in a row, it says to restart at a lower dose.
Can I switch between Wegovy injections and tablets?
The label describes how: 25 mg tablets start one week after a last 2.4 mg injection, and 2.4 mg injections start the day after a last 25 mg tablet. Your prescriber sets the plan.
Other dosing schedules
Source: WEGOVY (semaglutide) injection and tablets US prescribing information, section 2 (revised 6/2026). Not medical advice; Gliplog never recommends a dose. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist.