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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FDA approves oral version of Wegovy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s oral version of the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the first such supplement approved for use. Novo Nordisk said in a Tuesday release that the GLP-1 pill is intended for once-daily use to “reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long-term and to reduce the risk…
Novo Nordisk's Oral Weight-Loss Pill Revolutionizes Obesity Treatment Market
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