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Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies

Novo Nordisk has launched Wegovy, the first oral version of its popular obesity drug, which is now available at pharmacies across the U. S. The pill, approved by the FDA in December 2022, offers a more affordable option compared to the previously available injectable form and is expected to trigger a price competition among similar weight-loss drugs.

Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies

Credit: A pill form of Wegovy, the popular obesity drug previously available only by injection, is now being stocked by pharmacies.Novo Nordiskhide captiontoggle captionNovo Nordisk

Key Highlights

  • Wegovy pill launched on January 5, 2026.
  • It is the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss medication available in the U. S.
  • The FDA approved the Wegovy pill on December 22, 2022.
  • The pill is priced lower than the injectable versions.
  • The launch is expected to instigate a price war in the weight-loss drug market.
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Sources

  1. Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war
  2. New weight-loss pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is now available. Here’s how rival stocks Lilly and Viking are reacting.
  3. Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies

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