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The FDA approved the first oral Wegovy pill for weight loss, showing 13.6% average weight loss in trials.
The U.S. FDA has approved the first oral pill form of Wegovy, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug made by Novo Nordisk, for adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related health conditions.
The once-daily tablet, containing 25 mg of semaglutide, is intended to be used with diet and exercise and showed an average 13.6% body weight loss in clinical trials.
It is approved to help manage weight and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events.
The pill must be taken on an empty stomach with a sip of water, followed by a 30-minute wait before eating.
It is expected to launch in early January 2026, with a starting price of $149 per month for some providers.
The approval marks a significant shift toward more accessible, non-injectable obesity treatments.
La FDA aprobó la primera píldora Wegovy oral para la pérdida de peso, mostrando una pérdida de peso promedio del 13,6% en ensayos.