Does the Wegovy pill work as well as the Wegovy injection?
The Wegovy pill is designed to help with weight loss and appears to offer broadly similar results to the Wegovy injection in clinical studies. Both contain semaglutide, but they are different formulations with different dosing and usage instructions. The pill may be more convenient for some people, while others may prefer the weekly injection.
Key points:
- Clinical studies suggest the pill can produce substantial weight loss.
- The pill and injection both contain semaglutide but are used differently.
- The pill is taken daily, while the injection is usually taken weekly.
- Choice may depend on availability, suitability, tolerability and patient preference.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.