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New Oral Weight Loss Drug Arrives in Israel Amidst Evolving Market
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By i24NEWS
First reported by Panet · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel is seeing the arrival of Foundayo, a new oral weight loss medication, marking a shift in the market dominated by injectable drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. While injectable options show significant weight loss, the new oral pill offers a needle-free alternative, with more oral versions expected.
- 01New oral weight loss drug Foundayo is now available in Israel.
- 02Injectable drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro offer significant weight loss.
- 03Ozempic is approved for diabetes, not officially for weight loss.
- 04Oral semaglutide, a pill version of Wegovy, is under development.
- 05Drug choice depends on individual needs and medical consultation.
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