Daily tablet, oral semaglutide
Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Wegovy pill is a daily semaglutide tablet. You get the same medicine as the Wegovy pen with no needle. Take one tablet each morning on an empty stomach.
From£79a month, one monthly pack of daily tablets
Start with the Wegovy pillFree health check. You pay nothing until a prescriber approves. Tablet prices rise with dose and are confirmed before you pay.
- UK prescriber review
- GPhC registered pharmacy
- Tracked delivery included
In short: the Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) is a once-daily tablet in doses from 1.5 mg to 25 mg. At Able Clinic the plan starts at £79 a month, and the price rises with dose. Average weight loss was about 15% at 68 weeks in the OASIS 1 trial.
How the Wegovy pill works
Oral semaglutide is the same molecule as the Wegovy pen. The tablet includes an absorption enhancer, so the medicine survives the stomach and enters the bloodstream.
In the OASIS 1 trial, the high-dose tablet produced an average loss of about 15% over 68 weeks. The result is comparable to the 2.4 mg pen.
Side effects match the pen: nausea, constipation, reflux and tiredness, with similar rates in trials. Read the side effects guide.
Wegovy pill doses and prices
Tablets follow the same approach as the pen. Start low, step up every 4 weeks only if tolerated, and hold where loss and comfort balance.
| Dose | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5 mg starter dose | From £79 a month |
| Higher doses up to 25 mg | Price rises with dose and is confirmed before you pay |
Missed a tablet? Skip the missed tablet and take the next one at the usual time the following morning. Never take two to catch up.
What your monthly price includes
No joining fee, no consultation fee and no contract.
- Prescriber reviewA UK prescriber reads every order. If treatment is wrong for you, you pay nothing.
- Monthly check-insA short review before each new pen or pack keeps your dose right and catches problems early.
- Unlimited messagingMessage the clinical team from your account. A clinician replies, usually the same day.
- Tracked deliveryPlain packaging and a tracked courier, usually within 48 hours of approval. Pens travel chilled.
- Needles and sharps binFirst orders of injectable treatment include needles and a sharps bin at no extra cost.
- Maintenance planningNear your goal, your prescriber plans the maintenance phase with you at no added charge.
How to take the Wegovy pill
- 1
Empty stomach
Take your tablet first thing, before food or drink.
- 2
Small sip of water
Swallow the tablet whole with no more than half a glass of water, about 120 ml. Do not split, crush or chew.
- 3
Wait 30 minutes
Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking anything else, or taking other medicines.
- 4
Same time daily
Most people anchor the tablet to waking up: tablet, then shower, then breakfast.
Side effects and safety
Why people choose the tablet
No needles and no sharps bin. Room-temperature storage means no fridge space and easier travel. A blister pack draws no attention.
Get urgent help
Severe stomach pain reaching your back, swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing, or vomiting so severe you keep no fluids down. Call 999 or go to A&E. For other concerns call 111.
If the routine feels hard
The weekly Wegovy pen or the Foundayo pill, with no fasting rule, may suit you better. Your prescriber can switch your plan.
Report any suspected side effect through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Read the patient leaflet in your pack before your first dose.
Who can start the Wegovy pill
Your prescriber makes the final decision after your health check.
Usually suitable
- Aged 18 to 75
- BMI of 30 or above
- BMI of 27 or above with a weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure
- Lower BMI thresholds can apply for some ethnic backgrounds
Not suitable
- Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- History of pancreatitis
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2
- Type 1 diabetes, or a current eating disorder
Wegovy pill questions
How much does the Wegovy pill cost?
At Able Clinic the Wegovy pill starts at £79 a month. The price rises with dose and is confirmed before you pay. The price covers the tablets, prescriber review, monthly check-ins and tracked delivery.
Are the tablets as effective as the pen?
In OASIS 1, high-dose oral semaglutide averaged about 15% loss at 68 weeks, comparable to the 2.4 mg pen in STEP 1. The daily routine is the trade-off for going needle-free.
What if I forget a tablet?
Skip the missed tablet and take the next one at the usual time the following morning. Never take two to catch up.
Can I switch between the pen and tablets?
Yes, with prescriber guidance. Some people inject during weight loss and switch to tablets for maintenance. Read tablets vs pen.
Wegovy pill guides
Other plans
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- Able Clinic editorial team
- Clinical review
- Pharmacy team at Curb Healthcare Ltd, GPhC 9012581
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