Everything you need to know about the new Wegovy pill – and whether you should take it or not (opens original article in a new tab)

Wegovy pill, a new weight-loss medication, has been licensed in the UK for adults with specific BMI criteria, offering an oral alternative to injections with similar effectiveness but potential side effects and higher costs.

• Wegovy pill licensed in UK for weight loss, available via private providers with eligibility for BMI 30 or higher, or BMI 27 with comorbidities.
• Wegovy pill works by mimicking GLP-1 hormone, with similar weight loss results to injections but with higher gastrointestinal side effects reported in trials.
• Wegovy pill may not be significantly cheaper than injections and is seen as an alternative for those uncomfortable with injections, though it's not expected to outperform other drugs like Mounjaro or future drugs like Retatrutide.