New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
Summary
A new daily pill called Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, that treats type 2 diabetes and aids weight loss will be available in UK pharmacies starting Monday. It is licensed for people with certain weight-related conditions and blood sugar issues, initially through private prescription, while work continues to make it available on the NHS.Key Facts
- Foundayo is a pill taken once a day with no food or water restrictions.
- It treats type 2 diabetes and helps with weight loss, licensed for people with a BMI of 30 or above, or 27-30 with related health issues.
- The UK is the first European country to approve Foundayo, after approving another weight-loss pill (Wegovy) in June.
- Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly and was authorized by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) earlier this month.
- The pill will first be available via private prescription in the UK; Eli Lilly is working with NICE to potentially offer it on the NHS.
- Pharmacists warn about fake or unlicensed versions of similar weight-loss drugs being sold illegally.
- MHRA has taken action against unlicensed weight-loss products before, seizing illegal items last year.
- Experts call for better government and NHS efforts to make weight-loss treatments more accessible through pharmacies.
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