Novo Nordisk finally launches semaglutide pen indicated for weight loss in Australia

The TGA says it is still unclear how Wegovy will affect supply of drugs such as Ozempic.
Rachel Fieldhouse

Novo Nordisk’s subcutaneous weight-loss drug Wegovy will hit Australian shelves this month, two years after it received TGA approval.

The once-weekly injectable semaglutide formulation will be available on private prescription from early August, at a cost of $260-$460 depending on dose, the company says.