Yes, some patients can switch from Wegovy injections to Wegovy tablets, but this must be reviewed by a prescriber.
The official switching position is strongest for patients already stable on Wegovy 2.4mg weekly, who may be able to move to Wegovy 25mg tablets once daily one week after their last injection.
Wegovy injection to Wegovy pill switching guide
If you are already using Wegovy injections, you may be able to switch to the Wegovy pill. The table below shows the estimated Wegovy pill dose that may be recommended based on your current Wegovy injection dose.
| Current Wegovy injection dose | Recommended Wegovy pill dose |
|---|---|
| 0.25mg weekly | 4mg once daily |
| 0.5mg weekly | 9mg once daily |
| 1mg weekly | 9mg once daily |
| 1.7mg weekly | 25mg once daily |
| 2.4mg weekly | 25mg once daily |
| 7.2mg weekly | 25mg once daily |
This switching guide is extrapolated from the Wegovy pill Summary of Product Characteristics from the manufacturer, which is expected to be published on the MHRA products website within 7 days of approval: https://products.mhra.gov.uk/
This switching method is considered off-label, meaning it has not been formally evaluated in clinical trials. However, real-world data and clinical experience when switching between GLP-1 medicines suggest that many patients tolerate the transition well, with side effects generally limited to those commonly seen with GLP-1 treatments, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, or reduced appetite.
Your Wegovy pill dose should always be confirmed by a prescriber after reviewing your current dose, side effects, medical history, and how long you have been using Wegovy injections. If you are a new customer then you can complete our online consultation form which will guide you through the switching process, and if you are an existing customer you can log in to your Lotus account and click 'Re-order' and then choose to change your medication.