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Novo Nordisk oral GLP‑1 pill clears FDA for obesity treatment (36) hot


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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill Becomes First FDA-Approved Oral GLP-1 Drug for Weight Loss / MedCity

Frank Vinluan / medcitynews - Beyond weight reduction and long-term maintenance of weight loss, the FDA decision for oral Wegovy covers use of the once-daily pill for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events. Novo Nordisk expects the Wegovy tablet will launch in early January.…

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