Novo Nordisk A/S has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Wegovy® pill, the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for weight management. The once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg pill is indicated for reducing excess body weight, maintaining long-term weight reduction, and lowering the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Novo Nordisk plans to launch the Wegovy® pill in the US in early January 2026 and has also submitted it for regulatory review in Europe and other regions.
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