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flag A new oral semaglutide pill caused significant weight loss in obese adults, with 63% losing at least 10% of body weight.

flag A new clinical trial found that a daily oral pill containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, led to significant weight loss in overweight or obese adults, with participants losing nearly 14% of their body weight on average over 64 weeks—compared to 2% in the placebo group. flag About 63% of pill users lost at least 10% of their body weight, and nearly 30% lost 20% or more, with some achieving up to 17% loss among those who adhered closely to the regimen. flag Side effects were mostly gastrointestinal and similar to injectable forms, though they appeared later and lasted longer. flag The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, come alongside promising data for another oral GLP-1 drug, orforgliprion. flag Experts say oral versions could improve access and adherence, especially given that fewer than 2% of U.S. adults with obesity currently use medication. flag Novo Nordisk, which funded the trial, plans to seek FDA approval and meet expected U.S. demand if approved.

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