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Wegovy is now available in pill form

Patients can now pay cash to get the popular weight loss drug Wegovy as a daily pill, rather than a weekly injection. Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk is selling the highest dose of the drug for $299 dollars, marking a major stride in obesity treatment and weight management.

Elaine Chen, national biotech reporter with STAT, joins us to discuss.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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