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Wegovy® pill prescriptions surpass 3 million, 1 filled roughly every 5 seconds, bringing GLP-1 therapy to people with obesity previously untreated, while Novo Nordisk unveils new data at ADA 2026

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 07 Jun 2026, 12:00

Wegovy® pill prescriptions surpass 3 million, 1 filled roughly every 5 seconds, bringing GLP-1 therapy to people with obesity previously untreated, while Novo Nordisk unveils new data at ADA 2026

A look at the rapid uptake of a new oral GLP-1 therapy and accompanying clinical data presented at a major diabetes conference.

Key Takeaways
  • More than three million oral GLP-1 prescriptions were filled in just over five months
  • Over 80% of new prescriptions were for people new to GLP-1 therapy
  • Medicare GLP-1 Bridge will offer eligible beneficiaries access for a $50 monthly copay
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