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Wegovy: Weight Loss Pill Launches in the US Market

Published January 7, 2026, 11:13
Wegovy: Weight Loss Pill Launches in the US Market

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk launched its weight loss pill, Wegovy, in the US market on Monday. The pill costs $149 a month for patients paying out of pocket, in a highly competitive market. The FDA approval of the pill is a boost for Novo Nordisk as it seeks to compete with Eli Lilly. Lilly is expected to receive a decision on its own weight loss pill in March. Wegovy will be available in different dosages, with prices ranging from $150 to $300 a month. The launch of the pill is expected to revitalize Novo Nordisk's profits, offering an alternative to injectable treatments. Novo is also awaiting a decision from UK regulators by the end of the year. The price of the pill will be crucial to its success, as the company aims to attract cash-paying consumers. Wegovy will be available through pharmacies and telehealth providers in the US. The pill contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient found in the successful injectable weight loss and diabetes treatments sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic. Wegovy's success will depend on Novo Nordisk's ability to compete with Lilly in the weight loss pill market.