Clicks [work]: How To Calculate Wegovy Dose By

Screw a fresh, sterile pen needle onto your FlexTouch pen. Never reuse needles.

Based on common FlexTouch pen strengths, here is a quick reference for common doses: Pen Strength (Total Dose) Desired Dose Approx. Clicks (1.5 mL) [Adjusted] 18–19 clicks 1.0 mg Pen (3 mL) [Adjusted] 18–19 clicks [Adjusted] 1.7 mg Pen (3 mL) [Adjusted] 2.4 mg Pen (3 mL) [Adjusted] [Adjusted] 15–16 clicks [Adjusted] 31–32 clicks [Adjusted] Steps to Count Clicks Safely Wegovy Click Counting - Byward Family Health Team

| Weeks on Treatment | Prescribed Dose | |---|---| | Weeks 1–4 | 0.25 mg once weekly | | Weeks 5–8 | 0.5 mg once weekly | | Weeks 9–12 | 1.0 mg once weekly | | Weeks 13–16 | 1.7 mg once weekly | | Week 17 onward (maintenance) | 2.4 mg once weekly | how to calculate wegovy dose by clicks

To reduce the risk of contamination when a pen is used for more than 6 weeks, it is strongly advised to:

If you need to do this frequently, consider asking your doctor to prescribe the for your desired dose instead of click-counting. Screw a fresh, sterile pen needle onto your FlexTouch pen

Here is a printable reference table for the most common calculations.

Here is the hard math. To find out how many clicks you need for a specific dose (X), use this formula: Clicks (1

If using the pen for the very first time, turn the dial to the flow check symbol (usually 1 or 2 clicks) and press the button to ensure a drop of liquid appears at the needle tip.

The ability to "click count" depends entirely on your pen type: FlexTouch Pens (Multi-dose):

The highest maintenance dose pen is sometimes utilized for adjusting doses. It is important to note that calculating clicks to achieve a specific, smaller dose is an approximation, as the pen is designed for a full, single-step delivery rather than smaller, user-calculated increments. General Approach: How to Count Clicks

Consistency is key. Never inject without verifying your click count twice.