The steady, ongoing dose you settle on after finishing the gradual dose-escalation (titration) phase — the level meant to deliver the medication's full effect long term. For Wegovy the standard maintenance dose is 2.4 mg weekly; for Zepbound it can be 5, 10, or 15 mg. Many people stay below the maximum if a lower dose is working and better tolerated.
Related terms: Titration · Starter dose · Adherence
See also: Your first month, week by week