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First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK

· JabWatch published 13 August 2026 · Last updated 23 August 2026

The MHRA has approved the UK’s first GLP-1 tablet for weight loss. The decision adds an oral treatment option to the UK market, subject to its authorised use and prescribing requirements.

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