Wegovy Pills are coming. Be first in line.
A once-daily weight-loss tablet — the oral form of semaglutide — is expected to reach the UK. Join our waiting list and we'll let you know the moment it's licensed and available to request at NewGen. No payment, no obligation.
We'll only offer it once it's licensed in the UK — free to join, no payment.
Why join the waiting list now?
No cost, no commitment — just a head start and clear guidance from a real UK pharmacy team.
Be first to know
As soon as Wegovy Pills are licensed and available to request at NewGen, you'll be among the first we contact.
No payment, no obligation
Joining is free and commits you to nothing. You only ever go ahead after a prescriber confirms it's right for you.
Get the facts early
Our pharmacy team will share clear, jargon-free guidance so you can decide if a tablet is right for you.
Support in the meantime
Already on a treatment or weighing your options? Our UK team can talk you through what's available today.
Tablet or injection — what's the difference?
Both work in similar ways; the difference is mostly how you take them and how they fit your life. Here's a simple side-by-side — your prescriber will help you choose what suits your health and goals.
| Feature | Wegovy Pills (oral semaglutide)* Coming soon | Wegovy Injection Available now | Mounjaro Injection Available now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Expected future option* | Available now | Available now |
| Form | Daily tablet* | Once-weekly injection | Once-weekly injection |
| Active ingredient | Semaglutide | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
| Typical weight loss in clinical studies** | Clinically meaningful weight loss demonstrated in studies of oral semaglutide* | Around 10–15% average weight loss in clinical trials. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. | Around 15–22% average weight loss in clinical trials. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. |
| Patient experience | Daily tablet taken by mouth. May suit patients who prefer to avoid injections, but requires daily adherence. | Once-weekly injection. Less frequent dosing, but not suitable for patients who prefer to avoid needles. | Once-weekly injection. Less frequent dosing, but not suitable for patients who prefer to avoid needles. |
*Availability, licensing status and prescribing criteria should always be confirmed once an oral semaglutide formulation becomes available in the UK.
**Results from clinical trials; individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Wegovy Pills — what we know so far
Semaglutide is one of the most widely recognised medicines used within weight management services in the UK. It currently exists as the active ingredient in Wegovy, available as a once-weekly injection for eligible patients.
Semaglutide belongs to a group of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These treatments work by acting on areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation and helping to support feelings of fullness.
There is growing interest in whether semaglutide may also become available in an oral (tablet) form for weight management. While this formulation is not currently available in the UK, it is being studied and may offer an additional option for some patients if it becomes licensed.
As with all prescription-only medicines, any future oral semaglutide treatment would only be prescribed following a clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. It would also be used alongside lifestyle measures such as dietary changes, increased physical activity and ongoing support.
A daily pill that fits your routine
For many people, a simple daily tablet feels more familiar than a weekly injection and slots more easily into work, travel and everyday life. If needles have been holding you back, an oral option could change that — once it's licensed and a prescriber confirms it's suitable for you.
- Taken by mouth — no needles
- Once daily, built into your routine
- Always alongside diet, activity and pharmacist support
From interest to treatment, the safe way
No payment to join — and nothing is ever supplied without a prescriber's approval.
Register your interest
Add your details to the waiting list. Free, no obligation — just your place in the queue.
Quick online consultation
When a tablet option becomes available, you complete a short, confidential health questionnaire so our prescribers can check it's safe and suitable for you.
Prescriber review & dispatch
If approved, we let you know and dispense your treatment in discreet, tracked packaging. If it isn't suitable, a prescriber explains why and points you to better care.
Is it suitable for everyone?
No. Weight management medicines are not suitable for everyone.
A healthcare professional will always assess whether a treatment is appropriate and safe before prescribing. These medicines are for adults aged 18 and over, and work best as part of a wider programme that includes nutrition, activity and long-term lifestyle support.
Eligibility depends on a range of clinical factors, including:
- Medical history
- Current medications
- Weight-related health conditions
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Individual treatment goals
- National and local prescribing criteria
A pharmacy you can actually talk to
NewGen Pharmacy is a GPhC-registered community pharmacy in Stratford, London. Every request is reviewed by a UK prescriber, and your medicine is dispensed by our own team — not a faceless website. We'll only ever recommend a treatment if it's clinically right for you.
- Every request reviewed by a UK prescriber
- Dispensed by a GPhC-registered pharmacy
- Real pharmacists you can call or visit in Stratford
Join the Wegovy Pills waiting list
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Thank you. We'll be in touch the moment Wegovy Pills are licensed and available to request at NewGen Pharmacy.
Important information
Weight management medicines are prescription-only medicines and are not suitable for everyone. They must only be prescribed following an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional, and are for adults aged 18 and over.
An oral semaglutide (Wegovy Pills) tablet for weight management is not yet available or licensed in the UK. Joining the waiting list registers your interest only — it is not an order, and no payment is taken. We will only ever offer this treatment once it is properly licensed and a prescriber confirms it is suitable for you.
This page is for general information only and should not be considered medical advice. Individual results vary, and no treatment guarantees specific weight loss outcomes.
If you feel unwell or have urgent health concerns, contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
Your questions, answered
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