The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved Danish major Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide injection 2.4 mg) for a new indication — fatty liver disease.

Com a aprovação, o medicamento passa a ser o primeiro com receptor GLP-1 disponível em formato oral para controle de peso na União Europeia (UE)

Novo Nordisk wins EU approval for Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 for weight management, backed by OASIS trial data.

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy receives CDSCO approval as India's first GLP-1 treatment for fatty liver disease, addressing rising health concerns.