# Wegovy 7.2mg: three injections

> It’s Wegovy’s highest dose, for adults with obesity if needed, after at least 4 weeks on 2.4mg. The leaflet says it is three 2.4mg injections, one after another on the same day: in the same body area if you like, but at least 5cm apart, with a new needle each time and enough pens to finish before you start.

Canonical: https://jabwise.app/guides/wegovy-7-2mg. Sources checked 12 October 2026. General information, not medical advice: follow your prescriber.

## In the leaflet’s words

Wegovy’s leaflet on the 7.2mg dose, line by line, quoted as written.

- **The dose**: Wegovy’s leaflet: "For the wegovy® 7.2 mg weight management dose you will need to inject three doses of 2.4 mg, one after each other on the same day." ([Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil))
- **Where**: Wegovy’s leaflet: "the injections can be given in the same body area but should be at least 5 cm apart." ([Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil))
- **Needles**: Wegovy’s leaflet: "you must change the needle between each dose." ([Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil))
- **Pens**: Wegovy’s leaflet: "you may need to use multiple pens. Do not discard the pen until it is empty. Partially used pens must be stored in the fridge with the needle removed." ([Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil))
- **Supply**: Wegovy’s leaflet: "make sure you have a sufficient supply of pens to complete your dose before you start injecting." ([Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil))

## Worth knowing

- **Only if needed**: If it’s needed, the Wegovy leaflet says, a step up to 7.2mg can be made after a minimum of 4 weeks on 2.4mg.
- **Adults with obesity**: Wegovy 7.2mg is for adults with obesity. For adolescents, the leaflet says doses above 2.4mg are not recommended.
- **Side effects at 7.2mg**: The Wegovy leaflet says hair loss and changed skin sensation may happen more frequently with the 7.2mg dose.
- **Pens run out sooner**: A 2.4mg pen holds 4 doses, and a 7.2mg dose is three injections on one day, so a pen no longer lasts 4 weeks.

## Questions

### Can all three go in the same area?

Yes, the leaflet says, as long as each injection is at least 5cm from the others.

### Do I need a new needle each time?

Yes. The leaflet says always use a new needle for each injection, including between the three injections for 7.2mg.

### What if a pen runs out partway through the three?

The leaflet says you may need more than one pen, not to throw a pen away until it’s empty, and to keep a partly used pen in the fridge with the needle removed. If the dose counter stops before your full dose, it says there isn’t enough left: dispose of the pen and use a new one.

## In Jabwise: Supply

Jabwise helps you keep enough pens in. Set when your next order is due and how often it repeats, and Jabwise reminds you on the day or up to 14 days before.

## Getting real advice

- **A pharmacist, your doctor or NHS 111**: If you’re not sure how to use your medicine, or a side effect bothers you or won’t go away. NHS 111 if you think you might be having serious side effects, or you’ve used too much. [NHS: Semaglutide](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/semaglutide/), [NHS: Tirzepatide](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/tirzepatide/), [NHS 111 online](https://111.nhs.uk/)
- **Report a side effect**: Anyone can, not only doctors. [Yellow Card (UK)](https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/), [MedWatch (US)](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program)

## Sources

- [Wegovy FlexTouch patient leaflet](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13800/pil)