What is oral semaglutide?
Oral semaglutide is a tablet form of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by mimicking a natural hormone involved in appetite and blood sugar regulation, helping people feel fuller and reducing their desire to eat.
The best-known oral semaglutide brand currently available in the UK is Rybelsus, which is used for adults with type 2 diabetes. A Wegovy oral tablet has also been approved in the US for weight management and is expected to become available in the UK, although no confirmed UK launch date has been set yet.
Key points:
- Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide tablet available in the UK for adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Wegovy oral tablet is an oral semaglutide medicine for weight management.
- Wegovy oral tablet is expected to become available in the UK, but no confirmed launch date has been set yet.
- Oral semaglutide aims to reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness.
- Patients should only use oral semaglutide when prescribed by an appropriate healthcare professional.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.