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Weight-loss medications

Evidence-based guidance on weight-loss medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. Find reliable information on efficacy, side effects, NHS availability, and how these medications work as part of a balanced approach to weight loss. Our content is developed by healthcare professionals and nutritionists to support informed decisions about medication-assisted weight loss in the UK.
The Wegovy pill vs Foundayo: which oral GLP-1 medication is better for weight loss?

Weight-loss medications

The Wegovy pill vs Foundayo: which oral GLP-1 medication is better for weight loss?

Wegovy pill vs Foundayo: 13.6% vs 11.2% average weight loss in trials. Wegovy pill needs an empty stomach; Foundayo can be taken any time.

Oral weight-loss medications in the UK: a 2026 guide to the Wegovy pill, Foundayo, and Rybelsus

Weight-loss medications

Oral weight-loss medications in the UK: a 2026 guide to the Wegovy pill, Foundayo, and Rybelsus

Three oral GLP-1 weight-loss pills compared. Wegovy pill (13.6%) and Foundayo (11.2%) expected in UK late 2026 and 2027; Rybelsus available now for type 2.

Foundayo (orforglipron): what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK

Weight-loss medications

Foundayo (orforglipron): what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK

Foundayo (orforglipron) is a daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss with no fasting requirements. FDA-approved April 2026. Average weight loss 11.2% at 72 weeks.

Retatrutide vs Wegovy: which works better for weight loss?

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide vs Wegovy: which works better for weight loss?

Retatrutide produced 28.7% weight loss in trials vs Wegovy 7.2 mg's 20.7%. Retatrutide isn't UK-approved yet; Wegovy is the current option.

Retatrutide side effects: what the trials show and how to manage them

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide side effects: what the trials show and how to manage them

Retatrutide's main side effects in trials: nausea (43%), heart rate increase of ~6.7 bpm, and dysesthesia (20.9%) at the 12 mg dose. Not yet UK-approved.

Retatrutide vs Mounjaro

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide vs Mounjaro

In trials, retatrutide reached 28.7% weight loss vs Mounjaro's 22.5%. Retatrutide isn't UK-approved yet, so Mounjaro is the current option.

CagriSema vs Mounjaro: how they compare on weight loss, side effects, and UK availability

Weight-loss medications

CagriSema vs Mounjaro: how they compare on weight loss, side effects, and UK availability

Mounjaro produced more weight loss than CagriSema in REDEFINE 4: 25.5% vs 23.0% over 84 weeks. Only Mounjaro is licensed and available in the UK.

What is CagriSema? A UK guide to Novo Nordisk’s new weight-loss injection

Weight-loss medications

What is CagriSema? A UK guide to Novo Nordisk’s new weight-loss injection

CagriSema: 22.7% weight loss in REDEFINE 1, the highest for any Novo Nordisk obesity drug. Lost head-to-head to Mounjaro. Not yet UK-approved.

When will CagriSema be available in the UK?

Weight-loss medications

When will CagriSema be available in the UK?

CagriSema isn't yet available in the UK. No MHRA filing as of May 2026. Private launch likely 2026-2027, NHS access from 2028.

Can you take Wegovy with rheumatoid arthritis?

Wegovy compatibility

Can you take Wegovy with rheumatoid arthritis?

You can take Wegovy with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how it interacts with RA medications and why weight loss may improve disease activity.

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