Both the Wegovy Tablet and the Wegovy injection start from £115 a month, so the entry price is the same. At their highest licensed doses, however, the Wegovy Tablet is cheaper — from £190 a month versus £245 for the injection.
Below we break down the full price ladder for each, explain why the costs differ, and cover the practical points that matter just as much as the monthly figure.
The short answer on price
The Wegovy Tablet and the Wegovy injection contain the same active medicine, semaglutide. The difference is how you take it — a once-daily tablet versus a once-weekly injection — and each has its own dose ladder and price steps.
Here is how the two compare at The Weight Clinic:
| Product | Starting price | Highest licensed dose price | How you take it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy Tablet (oral semaglutide) | £115/month (1.5mg) | £190/month (25mg) | Once-daily tablet |
| Wegovy injection (semaglutide) | £115/month (0.25mg) | £245/month (7.2mg) | Once-weekly self-injection |
So at the lowest starter doses the two cost exactly the same. As you move up the ladder to a full maintenance dose, the Wegovy Tablet works out cheaper at its top price.
Why the top-dose prices differ
Price reflects the specific product and dose rather than a simple "tablet is cheaper than injection" rule. Each medicine is titrated — stepped up gradually — and the monthly cost rises as the dose does.
The Wegovy injection ladder runs 0.25mg → 0.5 → 1 → 1.7 → 2.4mg, up to a 7.2mg maximum licensed dose (from £245/month). The Wegovy Tablet ladder runs 1.5mg → 4 → 9 → 25mg maximum (from £190/month).
Because the price is tied to your prescribed dose, most people do not pay the top figure straight away. You begin low, and the cost increases only as the dose is stepped up over the first weeks.
Cost is not the only factor
Choosing between the two is about more than the monthly price. The way each medicine fits your routine can matter just as much.
The Wegovy Tablet has a strict timing rule
The Wegovy Tablet is taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, with a small sip of plain water. You then wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking anything else, or taking other medicines.
This matters because taken with food the tablet is far less effective. If a fixed morning routine is difficult for you, the once-weekly injection may suit your lifestyle better despite the higher top-dose price.
The injection is once-weekly
The Wegovy injection is a single self-injection once a week, which some people find simpler to remember than a daily tablet with timing rules. Neither approach is "better" — it depends on what fits your day.
What the trials showed
Both products are effective, but they were studied in separate trials, so the figures below are not a direct head-to-head comparison.
In the OASIS 4 trial, adults on oral semaglutide 25mg lost on average 16.6% of their body weight over 64 weeks, alongside lifestyle support. Individual results vary; not everyone reaches this.
In the STEP UP clinical trial, adults on the 7.2mg injection dose lost on average 20.7% of their body weight over 72 weeks, alongside lifestyle support. Individual results vary; not everyone reaches this.
These numbers come from different trials over different lengths of time, so they cannot be used to say one is more effective than the other for you personally. A prescriber can help you weigh up what is realistic for your circumstances.
What else affects the total cost
When comparing the true cost of treatment, look beyond the headline monthly figure.
- Your dose: you pay according to the dose you are prescribed, and this changes as you titrate up.
- Consultation: at The Weight Clinic the online consultation is free. You only pay if a treatment is prescribed and you choose to go ahead.
- Ongoing support: genuine, regulated services include prescriber review and support rather than a one-off sale.
- Genuine medicine: only buy MHRA-licensed medicine from a GPhC-registered pharmacy. Unusually cheap "grey-market" products are a red flag, not a bargain.
How to know which is right for you
Both the Wegovy Tablet and the Wegovy injection are prescription-only medicines. They are available only after a clinical consultation with a GPhC-registered prescriber, who checks that treatment is clinically appropriate and safe for you.
You may be eligible if you are aged 18 or over and have a BMI of 30 or more, or a BMI of 27–30 with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea. Neither is suitable if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have certain medical histories — which is exactly what the consultation is for.
If you would like to see which option fits your health and routine, you can start a free online consultation. You can also compare the full range on our treatments overview, or read more about the Wegovy Tablet and the Wegovy injection.
Side effects to be aware of
Because both products contain the same medicine, they share the same GLP-1 class side-effect profile. The most common effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) include nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, decreased appetite and fatigue.
Rare but serious effects can include severe allergic reaction, acute pancreatitis and severe gastrointestinal disease. If you experience side effects, you can report them through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/.
The bottom line
Both start from £115 a month, so there is no price difference at the entry point. At the highest licensed dose, the Wegovy Tablet is the cheaper option (from £190 versus £245 for the injection) — but the daily empty-stomach routine, your dose and what suits your lifestyle all matter alongside the price.
This article is for information only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Weight-loss medicines are prescription-only, are not suitable for everyone, and are prescribed only after a clinical consultation with a GPhC-registered prescriber. Individual results vary. Always speak to a UK-registered pharmacist or doctor before starting or changing any prescription medication.
