GoodRx reports that the FDA has approved oral semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight loss, offering an alternative to injections with similar results.

How does the new Wegovy pill compare to the shot for weight loss? Here are six ways, from side effects to absorption.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist … ...

On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an oral pill form of Wegovy — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication for weight loss. Until now, ...

For example, you’ll need to wait a week after your last Wegovy injection before starting the Wegovy pill. Side effects: Oral GLP-1s can cause many of the same side effects as the injections, including ...

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to make headlines as more research points to the benefits of taking these medications. Traditionally, patients ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy (semaglutide), have helped many people lose weight. Until recently, these options required regular injections — a potential dealbreaker for ...