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Novo Nordisk wins US approval for weight-loss pill

The FDA approved the first oral GLP-1 pill for obesity, showing about 17% weight loss in trials; Novo Nordisk plans U.S. launch in January 2026 to expand treatment access.

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk's first GLP-1 pill for obesity, enhancing treatment access for patients.
  • Novo Nordisk's Wegovy™ pill is expected to offer significant weight loss of approximately 17% for those staying on treatment, launching in early January 2026.
  • Health experts believe that the approval of the Wegovy™ pill will help healthcare professionals provide tailored treatment approaches.
  • The Wegovy™ pill is anticipated to motivate patients to seek treatment who may not have considered it before.
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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. This gives Novo Nordisk an edge over Eli Lilly, whose similar drug is still under review.

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Telemundo Fresno broke the news in on Monday, December 22, 2025.
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