Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

Rybelsus, an oral medication manufactured by Novo Nordisk, became available for private purchase in UK pharmacies as of this date. The tablet contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Wegovy, which is administered as an injection. Patients can obtain the medication through private prescriptions from UK doctors. The National Health Service has not approved it for routine NHS prescribing at this time.

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