Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill form of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. This is the first time Wegovy, previously available only as an injection, has received approval for a pill version.
Key Facts
- The FDA approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
- Wegovy is made by the Danish company Novo Nordisk.
- Previously, Wegovy was only available as an injection.
- The new pill offers the same weight-loss benefits as the injection.
- While Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss, a similar drug called Ozempic was originally approved to treat Type 2 diabetes.
- The FDA's approval marks a significant step in weight-loss medication options.
