First pill version of Wegovy for obesity launches in US

Americans can now purchase a starter dose of Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy in pill form, the company announced Monday, pledging widespread availability. The 1.5 milligram starter dose of a once-daily pill will be available with a prescription starting at $149 a month for patients who purchase it directly through the manufacturer without insurance.  Cash-paying patients will also be able to access the starting dose of the pill…