Is there now a Wegovy weight-loss pill in the UK?
What the Wegovy tablet is and who it's authorised for.
The MHRA authorised a tablet form of semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight management in the UK in June 2026. It's taken once a day and is authorised for eligible adults with obesity, or people who are overweight with a weight-related health condition.
This is general information about prescription medicines, not advice or a recommendation to use them. Speak to your prescriber or pharmacist about your own treatment.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician about your own health, especially before starting a supplement or if symptoms are new, severe or worrying.
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