FDA Approves Anti-Obesity Drug Wegovy to Prevent Heart Conditions

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The US FDA has given the green light for the use of Wegovy, an anti-obesity drug, to prevent serious heart conditions. This decision could expand insurance coverage and benefit the majority of American adults who are obese or overweight.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the anti-obesity drug Wegovy to prevent serious heart conditions . Wegovy , produced by Novo Nordisk , is now approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight.

This decision could expand insurance coverage and benefit the majority of American adults who are obese or overweight.

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