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UK approves once-daily pill for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes
['Abid Khan']
BOL News
LONDON: The United Kingdom has become the first country in Europe to approve a new once-daily pill to help people lose weight and manage Type 2 diabetes.
It can additionally be used to improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes that is not adequately controlled.
Unlike injectable GLP-1 treatments, orforglipron is taken as a tablet once a day and can be taken at any time.
Experts said a once-daily GLP-1 tablet could provide a more convenient option for people seeking weight-loss treatment who prefer oral medication over injections.
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