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Wegovy pill approved by US FDA for weight loss

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:29:44 GMT
Wegovy pill approved by US FDA for weight loss

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, according to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk.

It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval from the regulator, marking a new era for weight-loss drugs.

Wegovy's Danish makers Novo Nordisk said the once-daily pill was a "convenient option" to the injectable and would provide the same weight loss as the shot. It comes after Wegovy was approved by the FDA specifically for weight loss.

Others like Ozempic, which has similar weight-loss effects, were primarily approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

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