Weight loss breakthrough: Wegovy pill arrives in Israel next week | First publication

The oral pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy will land in Israel next Wednesday. The pill treatment leads to an average weight loss of 16.6% of body weight after one year, compared to 12.4% for the competing pill. Price: 640–1,260 shekels per month.

The oral pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy will land in Israel next Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as first published in the main evening news broadcast. The pills will be available for purchase at pharmacies across the country. According to data, the pill treatment leads to an average weight loss of about 16.6% of body weight after one year, compared to 12.4% for the competing pill 'Fondau' which arrived in Israel about a month and a half ago. However, injections are still more effective, leading to a 20%–25% reduction. The monthly price ranges from 640 to 1,260 shekels, and may decrease if health funds approve subsidies. Side effects are similar to those of injections and focus on the digestive system.