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TGA clears weight loss tablets for use in Australia

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Cox, A. (2026, November 3). TGA clears weight loss tablets for use in Australia. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/weight-loss-tablet-cleared-for-use-in-australia/107343340

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-03 · by Anna Cox

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Wegovy, a daily weight loss tablet, for use in Australia. This approval marks the first time an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist has been cleared by the TGA. However, the product will not be available until the TGA reviews and confirms that its packaging and production processes meet regulatory standards.
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As of November 3, 2026, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Wegovy, a daily weight loss tablet manufactured by Novo Nordisk, for use in Australia. This makes it the first GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medication to be cleared for oral consumption in the country. Previously, Australians could only access GLP-1 drugs through weekly injections.

Sales of GLP-1 medications have surged in recent years; a University of New South Wales study found that usage increased almost tenfold from about 58,000 units in May 2020 to approximately 500,000 sales by April 2025. The TGA's approval is expected to further boost demand for these medications, with the oral pill set to hit the market by the end of the year.

However, concerns have been raised about potential risks associated with increased prescribing, including hospitalizations of patients with eating disorders and warnings from the TGA regarding links between GLP-1 drugs and suicidal thoughts.

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Daily weight loss tablet Wegovy cleared by TGA for use in Australia In short: A daily Wegovy tablet has been cleared for use in Australia. It is the first GLP-1 approved by the TGA in oral form.
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Daily weight loss tablet Wegovy cleared by TGA for use in Australia In short: A daily Wegovy tablet has been cleared for use in Australia. It is the first GLP-1 approved by the TGA in oral form. asserted
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The TGA is yet to review the packaging and production processes to confirm they meet standards before the product is released. asserted
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