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Wegovy Launches in UK: 20.7% Weight Loss Expected

4/19/2026

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  • Wegovy will launch in the UK at a 7.2 mg dose, approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
  • The 7.2 mg dose is a single-dose option that replaces the prior triple-dose regimen.
  • Clinical trials showed participants lost an average of 20.7% of body weight over 72 weeks, with gastrointestinal side effects noted.
  • Eli Lilly's Foundayo also showed success, with Maggie Linton losing 60 pounds in two years.