Wegovy weight-loss tablets now approved in Australia

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 15:45

TGA clears weight loss tablets for use in Australia - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Wegovy weight-loss tablets now approved in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia. The news of Wegovy's approval in Australia has been reported by various media sources. The new form of the medicine is expected to be available before Christmas. The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a significant development for weight-loss treatments.

“The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a significant development for weight-loss treatments,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Shipcroft Ton Recruitment, added during the briefing.

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Nov 3 — The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Wegovy weight-loss tablets in Australia....

Nov 4 — The approval of Wegovy in Australia is a significant development for weight-loss treatments....

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