Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Verilumia

The Daily Verified Briefing

Markets

UK approves first oral GLP‑1 weight‑loss pill

Published 11 June 2026

The United Kingdom has approved its first daily pill for weight loss, offering a new option for millions of adults living with obesity. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorized the Wegovy semaglutide tablet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, making the UK the first country in Europe to approve...

© 2026 Verilumia Ltd. All rights reserved.

Verified, fact-checked news you can trust.

0:00 / 0:00