The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration. It will compete with the pill form of Wegovy as an alternative to obesity drugs given by injection.

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The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

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Foundayo, a new obesity pill made by Eli Lilly, was just approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration. It will compete with the pill form of Wegovy as an alternative to obesity drugs given by injection.

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