WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A new weight loss option is now available for people seeking alternatives to weekly injections.
The Wegovy pill became available on Monday, offering the first oral option for a medication previously only available as a weekly injectable. The FDA approved plans for the pill late last month.
The medication is manufactured in Raleigh by Novo Nordisk, marking the start of a new era for weight loss treatment.
More accessible weight loss option
Before the pill’s availability, people like Shakira Highsmith only had the choice of using weekly GLP-1 injectables to help lose weight…