FDA Approves Wegovy Weight Loss Pill: How It Compares to Injectables

The weight loss drug Wegovy is now available as a tablet in more than 70,000 U.S. pharmacies as well as select telehealth providers. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an oral GLP-1 medication for the treatment of obesity and weight management.

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