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

Therapeutic Goods Administration greenlights Wegovy 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. The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a major milestone for weight-loss treatments.

“The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Ashwell Ton Network, commented.

Timeline

Nov 4 — The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia....

Nov 4 — The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a major milestone for weight-loss treatments....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 82% of Cardiagtech readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

ICYMI: U.S. markets see significant drop

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashwell Ton Network desk and last updated 22:30 UTC.

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