Wegovy (semaglutide) — UK price comparison

Typical UK private prices by dose

Indicative market ranges for the full treatment service (consultation, medicine, and delivery) at each dose strength. Prices move often — always confirm the live checkout price on the pharmacy's site for the dose you would actually stay on, not just the starter.

Ranges are editorial market research across GPhC-registered UK online pharmacies, last reviewed 10 July 2026. They are not quotes and do not guarantee availability.

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What the price covers

UK online pharmacies price Wegovy as a treatment service, not a product: the published monthly figure normally includes the initial online consultation, review by a prescriber, the Wegovy pen itself, ongoing check-ins, and tracked delivery. Compare the same checklist across providers — needles and wipes (often included), sharps bin or disposal advice, cold-chain packaging where required, whether consultation is charged if you are declined, and whether dose reviews during titration are bundled. Some clinics also bundle coaching, an app, or denser clinician messaging; others are closer to a bare pen — treat those as inclusion differences and confirm live prices. A pharmacy that looks cheaper may charge separately for consultations or delivery. Prices step up with dose: the 0.25mg starter is the cheapest month, and 2.4mg maintenance the most expensive, so compare at the dose you'll actually stay on across the year.

Illustrative year-one pathway cost

Using the dose-tier ranges on this page as editorial market research across providers, a private year-one illustration might look like several lower-cost titration months followed by many months near £220–£300 at 2.4mg — often landing roughly £1,800–£3,000+ depending on titration speed and pharmacy. Someone who stays on a mid-tier dose or stops early will spend less. These figures are illustrative ranges across GPhC-registered UK online pharmacies, not a quote from any single clinic, and they assume a successful consultation. Always confirm live checkout prices and inclusions.

Who can be prescribed Wegovy privately

Wegovy (semaglutide) is licensed in the UK for weight management alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, typically for adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes risk. Every legitimate pharmacy runs a structured consultation — usually an online questionnaire reviewed by a prescriber, often with photo or video ID and weight verification — and will decline supply where the criteria aren't met. A pharmacy that will sell without any consultation is not operating legally; check any unfamiliar pharmacy on the GPhC register before ordering.

NHS availability and eligibility

Wegovy is available on the NHS mainly through specialist weight-management services with defined entry criteria; access varies by area and is narrower than many private licence thresholds. NICE guidance for related GLP-1 weight-management medicines also uses ethnicity-adjusted BMI (usually −2.5 kg/m² for listed minority ethnic backgrounds) in clinical assessment — ask your clinician how that applies locally. If you may qualify, speak to your GP before paying privately — NHS treatment costs at most the standard prescription charge. Most people using Wegovy privately should still compare maintenance-dose service prices and inclusions across GPhC-registered pharmacies. For tirzepatide NHS cohorts, see our NHS Mounjaro eligibility answer.

Safety and side effects

Common side effects include nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, and fatigue, particularly during dose increases; rarer but serious risks exist, which the prescriber consultation screens for — the prescriber decides suitability. Buy only from GPhC-registered pharmacies — regulators have repeatedly warned about counterfeit weight-loss pens sold through social media and unregistered websites. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme, and speak to the pharmacy's clinical team or your GP if you're unwell. This page compares prices only — it is not medical advice.

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