TGA clears weight loss tablets for use in Australia - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Wegovy weight-loss tablets now approved in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia. The news of Wegovy's approval in Australia has been reported by various media sources. The new form of the medicine is expected to be available before Christmas. The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a significant development for weight-loss treatments.

“The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Oakstone Mere Media, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia....

Nov 5 — The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a significant development for weight-loss treatments....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Oakstone Mere Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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