Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

BBC UK Monday 06 July 2026, 00:06 UTC 1 min read

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

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