🇺🇸 Wegovy ® in United States

FDA authorised Wegovy ® on 4 June 2021

Marketing authorisations

FDA — authorised 4 June 2021

  • Application: NDA215256
  • Marketing authorisation holder: NOVO
  • Local brand name: WEGOVY
  • Indication: SOLUTION — SUBCUTANEOUS
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 22 December 2025

  • Application: NDA218316
  • Marketing authorisation holder: NOVO
  • Local brand name: WEGOVY
  • Indication: TABLET — ORAL
  • Status: approved

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FDA

  • Status: approved

Wegovy ® in other countries

Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wegovy ® approved in United States?

Yes. FDA authorised it on 4 June 2021; FDA authorised it on 22 December 2025; FDA has authorised it.

Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Wegovy ® in United States?

NOVO holds the US marketing authorisation.