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Weight Loss Pill 'Wegovy' Launches in Israel, Offering Alternative to Injections
The weight loss pill Wegovy has launched in Israel, providing an alternative to its injectable form. Clinical trials show an average weight loss of 16.6% over 64 weeks, with over a third of patients losing at least 20% of their body weight.
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What happened
- 01The weight loss pill Wegovy is now available in Israel, offering an alternative to injections.
- 02Clinical trials show an average weight loss of 16.6% for patients taking Wegovy pills.
- 03Over a third of Wegovy pill participants lost at least 20% of their body weight.
- 04The private market price for Wegovy pills ranges from 760 to 1,260 shekels.
- 05Wegovy pills are currently not subsidized by Israeli health insurance and are sold privately.
The daily pill, available in four dosages, is priced between 760 and 1,260 shekels privately and is not yet subsidized by health insurance.
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