FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill from Novo Nordisk

TL;DR
The FDA has approved the first oral GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk, expected to launch in early 2026, offering a new treatment option that could expand access and compete with Eli Lilly in the booming weight loss drug market.
- FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk CNBC
- Novo Nordisk wins US approval for weight-loss pill Reuters
- With FDA approval of Wegovy pill, new era of oral GLP-1 weight loss drugs begins CNN
- Novo Nordisk Gets US Approval for Wegovy Obesity Pill Bloomberg.com
- GLP-1 pills are on the way. Here's what to know : Short Wave NPR
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