Wegovy is licensed in the UK in doses up to 2.4mg for weight loss and, on 14 September 2025, Novo Nordisk published results of a phase IIIb clinical trial (STEP UP, NCT05646706) of a 7.2mg dose of semaglutide for subcutaneous injection 1
At scale, these changes could meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food waste
Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of digital healthcare in the UK
The advantage of brand-name medications is full FDA approval, meaning they've been evaluated for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing consistency through rigorous clinical trials
Higher doses of dulaglutide (3.0 mg and 4.5 mg) [29] have also received marketing approval for treatment of type 2 diabetes, while application for a label extension of semaglutide at the dose of 2.0 mg [30] has been submitted to the US FDA and has recently received a positive recommendation by the EMA