Is Wegovy approved for weight loss in the UK?
Yes. Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly) is approved in the UK for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight who meet specific clinical criteria, as outlined by NICE and the NHS. It should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, typically within specialist weight management services.
UK public health guidance confirms it is a licensed medicine for weight loss and should only be used when clinically appropriate and prescribed by qualified services. National health charities also describe Wegovy as approved for NHS use for managing excess weight in eligible adults.
- Approved in the UK for adult weight management when clinical criteria are met.
- Used with diet, activity, and behavioural support, not as a standalone solution.
- Typically prescribed within specialist NHS weight management services.
- Licensed medicine status means it must be prescribed; it is not available over the counter.
- National charities and public health guidance confirm UK approval for appropriate patients.