Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Why GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Hard to Make into Pills


Some experts say oral versions of popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could offer people more flexibility and accessibility. What’s keeping the pills from taking off?

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Scientific American

Read more on:

Photo of GLP-1

GLP-1

Photo of pills

pills

Photo of loss drugs

loss drugs

Related news:

News photo

Monell Center study identifies GLP-1 therapies as a possible treatment for rare genetic disorder Bardet-Biedl syndrome - EurekAlert!

News photo

Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease - EurekAlert!

News photo

Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer's disease