Wegovy dosing schedule: injection and tablet doses from the label
Both Wegovy forms in one place: the weekly injection ladder, the daily tablet ladder, the missed dose rules and how switching works.
Wegovy injection starts at 0.25 mg once weekly and steps every 4 weeks: 0.5 mg in weeks 5 to 8, 1 mg in weeks 9 to 12 and 1.7 mg in weeks 13 to 16, then a maintenance dose from week 17 [1]. For weight reduction in adults the maintenance dose is 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (recommended), and 7.2 mg may be used after at least 4 weeks on 2.4 mg when more weight reduction is clinically indicated [1]. Wegovy tablets start at 1.5 mg daily and reach 25 mg from day 91 [1].
Before you read the schedule
Wegovy injection: weekly schedule
| Weeks | Once-weekly dose |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 (starting dose) | 0.25 mg [1] |
| 5 to 8 | 0.5 mg [1] |
| 9 to 12 | 1 mg [1] |
| 13 to 16 | 1.7 mg [1] |
| 17 onward (maintenance) | Depends on the indication, see below [1] |
- Weight reduction in adults: maintenance is 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (2.4 mg recommended) once weekly [1].
- If 2.4 mg has been tolerated for at least 4 weeks and more weight reduction is clinically indicated, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 7.2 mg once weekly [1].
- Cardiovascular risk reduction in adults: 2.4 mg (recommended) or 1.7 mg [1].
- If a dose is not tolerated during escalation, the label says to consider delaying escalation for 4 weeks [1].
Wegovy tablets: daily schedule
Missed injection rule
If one Wegovy injection is missed and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away, give it as soon as possible. If the next dose is less than 2 days away, skip it and resume on the regular day [1]. If 2 or more consecutive doses are missed, escalation should restart at a lower dose, so speak to your prescriber [1]. The missed dose checker applies this rule for you.
Keep a log of your own
Switching between injection and tablets
- From 2.4 mg injection to 25 mg tablets: start the tablet one week after stopping the injection [1].
- From 25 mg tablets to injection: start 2.4 mg injection the day after stopping the tablets. If the tablets were not tolerated, the label says to consider 1.7 mg injection [1].
Wegovy injection sites are the abdomen, thigh or upper arm, rotated with each dose [1]. See the site rotation planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wegovy dose schedule?
0.25 mg weekly for weeks 1 to 4, 0.5 mg for weeks 5 to 8, 1 mg for weeks 9 to 12, 1.7 mg for weeks 13 to 16, then a maintenance dose from week 17.
What is the maintenance dose of Wegovy?
For weight reduction in adults, 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg once weekly, with 2.4 mg recommended. A maximum of 7.2 mg may be used after at least 4 weeks on 2.4 mg when more weight reduction is clinically indicated.
What do I do if I miss a Wegovy injection?
If the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away, give the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is less than 2 days away, skip it. If two or more doses in a row are missed, escalation restarts at a lower dose.
How do Wegovy tablets work in terms of dosing?
One tablet once daily: 1.5 mg for 30 days, then 4 mg, 9 mg, and 25 mg from day 91. Take it on an empty stomach with water and wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.
Can I switch between Wegovy tablets and injection?
The label describes both directions with specific timing. Your prescriber manages the switch.
Sources
- WEGOVY (semaglutide) injection and tablets: full prescribing information. Novo Nordisk, revised 06/2026. Sections 2.1 to 2.5 (administration, dosage, missed doses, switching) and 3 (strengths).
How we write these. Every dose, interval and window above comes from the manufacturer’s US prescribing information, checked on 6 October 2026, and links to it. Labels are updated, so check the current label or ask your pharmacist before you act. Nerra is made by Hicham Zaidi. We do not sell any medicine and are not affiliated with any manufacturer. If you spot an error, tell us through the Nerra support page.
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