Wegovy in the UK: prices, NHS criteria and the legal routes

Short answer: Wegovy® (semaglutide, made by Novo Nordisk A/S) is the semaglutide medicine licensed in the UK for weight management. It is prescription-only: you can get it on the NHS through a specialist weight-management service if you meet the criteria, or privately through a prescriber or a GPhC-registered online pharmacy. Privately, it was advertised from £88.97 to £285 a month by the UK pharmacies we checked on 1 October 2026.

What Wegovy costs privately in the UK

These are the monthly prices each pharmacy advertised on its own website on the date we checked. We earn nothing from any of them.

“From” is the starting pen and “to” the highest maintenance pen. Prices change often: always confirm the full, current price with the pharmacy before you start. To compare routes side by side, use the cost calculator.

Wegovy or Ozempic?

Both contain semaglutide and both are made by Novo Nordisk, but they are licensed for different things. Ozempic® is licensed for type 2 diabetes; Wegovy is licensed for weight management. That is why the large UK online pharmacies we checked do not sell Ozempic privately for weight loss — Boots Online Doctor, for example, states that Ozempic supplies should be prioritised for people with diabetes. If you are searching for “Ozempic for weight loss” in the UK, the licensed private option is Wegovy.

Wegovy on the NHS

NICE recommends semaglutide for weight management (technology appraisal TA875) within specialist weight-management services, for adults with at least one weight-related health condition and a BMI of at least 35 — or a lower BMI in some circumstances, as set out by NICE. On the NHS it is prescribed for up to two years, alongside diet and physical-activity support. Availability of specialist services varies by area, so your GP is the right first call.

On the NHS you pay the standard prescription charge — £9.90 per item in England, nothing in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

The three legal routes

• NHS: referral by your GP to a specialist weight-management service, if you meet NICE’s criteria.
• Private prescriber: a private GP or clinic assesses you and decides whether to prescribe.
• Regulated online pharmacy: a GPhC-registered pharmacy whose UK prescriber reviews and verifies your health information before anything is dispensed.

The routes are explained in full on the home page, with a price comparison across all three medicines.

Avoiding fake pens

The MHRA has warned repeatedly about falsified weight-loss pens sold online, including pens labelled Ozempic that contained the wrong medicine. A genuine Wegovy pen only comes from a UK-registered pharmacy against a prescription. Check any online pharmacy on the General Pharmaceutical Council’s public register and read how to spot an illegitimate seller before you pay. For tirzepatide, see Mounjaro in the UK.

Sources, checked 1 October 2026: each pharmacy’s own price page · NICE TA875 (semaglutide for managing overweight and obesity) · nhs.uk prescription charges · MHRA safety communications on falsified weight-loss pens. Information only — not medical advice. Ozempic® and Wegovy® are trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S; we are not affiliated with it.

Common questions

How much is Wegovy in the UK?

Privately, UK online pharmacies advertised Wegovy from £88.97 to £285 a month on 1 October 2026, depending on the pharmacy and the pen. On the NHS you pay the standard prescription charge: £9.90 per item in England, free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?

Both contain semaglutide and are made by Novo Nordisk, but Ozempic is licensed in the UK for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight management. For weight loss, Wegovy is the licensed option.

Can I get Wegovy on the NHS?

Yes, if you meet NICE’s criteria. It is prescribed within specialist weight-management services, usually for adults with a BMI of at least 35 and a weight-related condition, for up to two years. Your GP can refer you.