New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Summary
The UK has approved a new daily weight-loss pill called Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. People can get it privately with a prescription, but it is not yet available on the NHS for weight loss.Key Facts
- Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the same company behind the Mounjaro jab.
- It is the first weight-loss pill approved in Europe for use in the UK.
- Foundayo is a type of medicine called a GLP-1, which helps reduce appetite.
- The pill can be used immediately by the NHS for type 2 diabetes treatment.
- Eli Lilly plans to ask NHS advisers to recommend Foundayo for weight loss on the NHS.
- Foundayo is cheaper and easier to take than some other weight-loss pills, like Wegovy.
- It can be taken anytime, unlike Wegovy, which must be taken on an empty stomach.
- Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting.
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