Wegovy TM
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Active ingredients: semaglutide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 1.7 mg semaglutide 2.27 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 1.7 mg semaglutide 2.27 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 0.25 mg semaglutide 0.5 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 0.25 mg semaglutide 0.5 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 0.5 mg semaglutide 1.0 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 0.5 mg semaglutide 1.0 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 1 mg semaglutide 2.0 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 1 mg semaglutide 2.0 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 2.4 mg semaglutide 3.2 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
Brand name
(ARTG)
: WEGOVY 2.4 mg semaglutide 3.2 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen with pre-assembled needleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Weight Management,Adults,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance) in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of,Equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity), or,Equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).,Adolescents,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adolescents ages 12 years and above with initial:,obesity* and,body weight above 60 kg,Treatment with Wegovy should be re-evaluated and discontinued if adolescent patients have not reduced their BMI by at least 5% after 12 weeks on the 2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose.,*Obesity (BMI equal to or greater than 95th percentile) as defined on sex- and age-specific BMI growth charts (CDC.gov) (see Table 1).,Table 1 BMI cut-off points for obesity (equal to or greater than 95th percentile) by sex and age for paediatric patients aged 12 and older (CDC criteria),Age (years) BMI (kg/m2) at 95th Percentile Males Females,12 24.2 25.2,12.5 24.7 25.7,13 25.1 26.3,13.5 25.6 26.8,14 26.0 27.2,14.5 26.4 27.7,15 26.8 28.1,15.5 27.2 28.5,16 27.5 28.9,16.5 27.9 29.3,17 28.2 29.6,17.5 28.6 30.0,Reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events,Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 27kg/m2, and without established Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear and colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- Pack of 2 or 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient semaglutide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
