UK regulators approve country's first daily weight loss pill
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UK regulators approve country's first daily weight loss pill

11 Jun 2026 · Originally published 11 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK approves first GLP-1 weight loss pill in 'important milestone'
The MHRA has authorised the use of a daily semaglutide tablet for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or those with weight-related health conditions. This provides an alternative to existing injectable treatments, offering a new option for clinical weight management as it becomes available for private prescription.
Source: Liverpool Echo National
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