How long does Wegovy stay in your system?
To determine how long Wegovy® stays in your system, we need to know the half-life of Wegovy. The half-life is the time it takes for 50% of the drug to be removed. The half-life of Wegovy is 7 days which means that if you take the maximum dose (2.4 mg) after 7 days there will be 50% (1.2 mg) remaining in your body. Therefore, Wegovy stays in your system for about 7 weeks before it is completely removed from your body. Wegovy is considered a long-acting medication and only requires weekly dosing to ensure adequate drug levels are maintained.
Learn more about how Form Health clinicians prescribe Wegovy to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
Form Health
Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic founded in 2019 that provides science-based obesity care to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. Patients have the opportunity to achieve sustainable weight loss by working closely with an American Board of Obesity Medicine physician and a Registered Dietitian who is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Each Care Team develops a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive review of their medical history that includes behavioral support, nutrition, physical activity, and medication, if appropriate.
