obesity treatment

1.5 mg starter dose of Wegovy pill
Jun 9, 2026

Novo Nordisk Wegovy pill tops 3M prescriptions

Novo Nordisk says its oral Wegovy weight-loss pill surpassed 3 million U.S. prescriptions in five months after launch.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
Apr 2, 2026

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy subscription plan with savings

The new option offers lower monthly pricing for self-pay patients via telehealth platforms, such as Weight Watchers, LifeMD, Hims & Hers and Sesame, to expand access to GLP-1 weigh loss drugs.

On Feb. 5, 2026, Hims & Hers introduced a compounded semaglutide pill for eligible customers.
Feb 6, 2026

Novo Nordisk threatens legal action over Hims Wegovy copy (updated)

Novo Nordisk is threatening the telehealth provider over a $49 compounded copycat therapy, escalating scrutiny of GLP-1 weight-loss drug alternatives.

Prescription pills
Dec 23, 2025

FDA approves Wegovy weight loss pill from Novo Nordisk

The first oral GLP-1 obesity drug will launch in the U.S. at a $149 starting price in 2026.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
May 6, 2025

Novo Nordisk seeks FDA approval for Wegovy weight loss pill

If the administration signs off on the application, the company’s experimental once-daily version will become the first oral GLP-1 for weight loss.