# Wegovy's Evolution: Higher Doses, Oral Options, and the Changing Landscape of Obesity Treatment
Join Alexandra Reeves for an in-depth exploration of Wegovy, the groundbreaking weight-loss medication that's transforming obesity treatment. This episode examines Novo Nordisk's push for a higher 7.2mg dose of Wegovy, which demonstrated an impressive 20.7% average body weight reduction over 72 weeks—significantly outperforming the current standard dose and placebo.
## What You'll Learn:
- How Wegovy is evolving beyond weight loss to become a protective therapy for heart health, stroke prevention, and potentially neurological conditions
- The race between pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to develop oral alternatives to injectable weight loss medications
- Critical insights into supply challenges, legal controversies, and the complex regulatory landscape surrounding these medications
- Important perspectives on treatment affordability, accessibility across different countries, and the long-term implications of medicating obesity
This episode provides essential context for healthcare professionals, patients, and anyone interested in understanding how Wegovy represents a pivotal moment in medical history—balancing remarkable clinical progress against important questions about safety, access, and the medicalization of conditions with complex social determinants.
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