Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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"The approval of the pill is significant, adding that it could help patients who were unable or do not wish to take the injectable version."
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Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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