Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. The launch this week of an oral pill version of Wegovy ...

Wegovy is a Food and Drug Administration-approved weight loss medication for people with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health conditions. In recent years, interest in GLP-1 ...

What Is Wegovy, and Why Does It Matter? Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription medicine that helps with weight loss and lowers the risk of heart problems and liver disease. The FDA has approved its ...

Experts describe the development of oral GLP-1 medication as a “pivotal” improvement in the accessibility and adherence to obesity drugs. As of February 2026, only Wegovy and Rybelsus are available in ...