Which Weight-Loss Medications Are FDA Approved?
A lot is changing in the landscape of weight-loss medications, so here’s a quick preview.
When the FDA approved Wegovy (semaglutide), it became the first medication of its kind that’s specifically for weight loss. Many other weight-loss medications are in the pipeline. This may create a wide range of options that work in slightly different ways for people to choose from.
In this video, find out which medications are currently FDA approved, and which ones may be approved in the future, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.
- Stacia Woodcock, PharmDStacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
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