When will the Wegovy pill be approved in the UK?

The Wegovy pill has already been approved in the UK. On 11 June 2026, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved oral semaglutide for weight management in eligible adults. This makes it the first GLP-1 weight loss tablet approved in the UK.

The next question is not when it will be approved, but when it will become widely available through private providers and whether it will eventually be offered through the NHS.

Key points:

  • The Wegovy pill received MHRA approval on 11 June 2026.
  • It is the first GLP-1 tablet approved in the UK for weight management.
  • It contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient used in Wegovy injections.
  • Commercial availability may take additional time following regulatory approval.
  • NHS availability will depend on future NICE guidance and commissioning decisions.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.