Saxenda

      Is Wegovy different to Saxenda?      Yes, the active ingredient in Wegovy is different from Saxenda. Wegovy contains semaglutide where as Saxenda contains liraglutide. How you use it, the weight loss results and the dose are some of the differences between the two weight loss injections.  There has been lots of media attention around the drug...

  Whether you’ve decided upon your weight loss treatment or you’re still browsing the market, the question you might be asking is how you’ll pay for your treatment – is it funded by the NHS? Do you have to pay privately? What about if you have insurance? In this guide we’ll list all of the weight loss treatments available, explain...

Do Wegovy and Saxenda need to be refrigerated?   Yes, Wegovy and Saxenda are temperature-controlled medicines. New, unused Wegovy and Saxenda pens should be stored in the refrigerator at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Once your pen is in use you can either refrigerate it or store it at room temperature (not exceeding 30°C).   Why do Wegovy and Saxenda...

There is currently a global shortage of glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) such as Saxenda, the weight loss injection. If you’ve run out of your Saxenda supply, don’t worry. Stopping treatment suddenly will not cause any side effects. Alternatively, if you still have some Saxenda pens left, reduce the dose to make your supply last longer. Why is Saxenda...

Many Saxenda patents are considering the switch to Wegovy when it launches this year. If you’ve been taking Saxenda, buying Wegovy may be a good alternative to help you with weight loss. We understand that switching from one weight loss medication to another may be daunting. That’s why we’ve created this guide to walk you through the process if you...

Wanting to recycle insulin pens or Saxenda injector pens? Up until now, you wouldn’t have been able to. Fortunately, that’s about to change.  If you’re a regular user of medical pens, whether they’re for diabetes or weight loss injections, the new PenCycle scheme finally tackles the challenge of recycling your medical plastic waste. Novo Nordisk have launched a new pre-filled...