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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with obesity or overweight and a weight-related health condition.
Imagine this scenario: You’ve been diligently working toward your weight management goals, and your healthcare team has prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide). You’re excited, you’ve done your research, and you’re ready to take this important step for ...
Americans can now purchase the starter dose of blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy as a pill, drug maker Novo Nordisk announced Monday. Other strengths will be available as pills by the end of the week.