Starter dose of Wegovy now available as a daily pill instead of weekly injection

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Monday, January 05, 2026 02:14:30 PM UTC

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.

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Starter dose of Wegovy now available as a daily pill instead of weekly injection

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