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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

* The once-daily Wegovy pill, containing semaglutide, is now available to buy privately from High Street and online pharmacies.
* It's the same ingredient as the Wegovy weight loss injections but comes in a tablet form.
* The pill works by mimicking a hormone that controls appetite and is used alongside a healthy diet and increased physical activity.
* The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will assess the medication's effectiveness and cost before it can be prescribed on the NHS.