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

Wegovy available for weight loss in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia. Multiple sources have announced the approval of Wegovy for weight loss in Australia. The new form of the medicine is expected to be available before Christmas. This is a significant development in the availability of weight-loss treatments in Australia.

“This is a significant development in the availability of weight-loss treatments in Australia,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Shipton Ford Group, commented.

Timeline

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

Nov 4 — This is a significant development in the availability of weight-loss treatments in Australia....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 56% of Texagel readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Ford Group desk and last updated 12:17 UTC.

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