WEIGHT LOSS · GUIDES
Switching from injections to the pill.
Moving from a weekly pen to a daily tablet changes your routine — no fridge, no sharps, and a different dose schedule. Here's what to know before you start.
Coming from a pen ↓
What changes
Daily, not weekly
A tablet every day at the same time, instead of one injection a week.
No fridge, no sharps
Room-temperature storage and nothing to dispose of.
Different dose numbers
Pen and pill doses are not equivalent — your prescriber sets the right start.
The 30-minute routine
Empty stomach, small sip of water, 30-minute wait. See the pill how-to.
Coming from the Wegovy pen vs Mounjaro
From the Wegovy pen, the pill is the same active ingredient (semaglutide) in tablet form. From Mounjaro, the pill is a different active ingredient, so how it feels and works can differ — worth setting expectations with our team first.
Never run both at once
Stop the injection before you start the pill — don't overlap the two. Timing the switch matters, so let us set the start date with you.
Timing the switch? Let us set it.
Your prescriber will confirm the right dose and start date. Message the pharmacy team on live chat at yourmedicals.co.uk or call 0116 507 0486.
Fair questions
Will the pill work as well as my pen?
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What dose do I start on?
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How long do I leave between my last pen and first pill?
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Can I switch back if the pill doesn't suit me?
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