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MHRA approves second oral GLP-1, orforglipron, for weight loss

The MHRA has approved orforglipron (Foundayo) for use in weight management and type 2 diabetes

10 Aug 2026

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How a four-woman team beat America’s biggest CBD brand to regulatory approval

The Irish CBD team behind a regulatory milestone

05 Aug 2026

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Coroner: Schizophrenia patient died from clozapine toxicity after stopping smoking

‘Heavy smoker’ with paranoid schizophrenia stopped while on holiday, finds inquest

29 Jul 2026

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Pharmacies placing ‘large orders’ with wholesalers as Wegovy tablets launch in UK

Product launching via a phased roll-out with lower strengths available first

06 Jul 2026

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‘Strong interest’: Superdrug launches £99 Wegovy pill service

Chain launches service on its Online Doctor portal following MHRA oral semaglutide approval

03 Jul 2026

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Wegovy pill gets MHRA approval in European first

Landmark approval for once-daily GLP-1 pill welcomed, but NPA raises black market concerns

11 Jun 2026

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Lilly claims retatrutide delivers ‘bariatric-level’ weight loss in trial

Manufacturer shares ‘powerful’ results from weight loss drug trial

26 May 2026

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DSP launches peptides-led weight management brand with £1.3m campaign

MedPal AI announces brand launch in anticipation of Wegovy pill approval

21 May 2026

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One-third taking oral Wegovy are ‘early responders’ says manufacturer

Novo Nordisk unveils Wegovy 25mg tablet findings at international obesity conference

13 May 2026

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Maximum weekly Wegovy dose to be available as a single injection

MHRA announces approval of single-injection 7.2mg Wegovy pen

15 Apr 2026

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Less than half of UK adults aware that GLP-1s are prescription medicines

Online ads perceived as putting pressure on women to lose weight, ASA survey finds

02 Apr 2026

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‘Physically active’ patients to get discount on Boots weight loss service

Health insurer offers customers up to 25% discount on Boots Online Doctor service

12 Mar 2026

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MHRA re-issues GLP-1 product information to strengthen pancreatitis warning

Watchdog updates patient information to highlight 'rare' risk of severe pancreatitis

03 Feb 2026

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‘Triple-strength’ Wegovy injection gets MHRA approval

Wegovy 7.2mg slated for 2026 UK launch, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk

14 Jan 2026

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Breaking nicotine dependence

The different approaches to helping people stay smoke-free

28 Aug 2025

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Mounjaro chaos as Lilly suspends sales

Pharmacies will not be able to order the drug until next week as the company struggles to cope with unprecedented demand.

28 Aug 2025

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