One month of slimming pills: Pharmacies: So far little demand for slimming pills
After the weight loss injection, a weight loss pill has now been available in Germany for a month. However, pharmacies say that demand has been subdued so far. The injection has clear advantages.
The demand for a new weight loss tablet in Germany is currently low, according to Thomas Preis, president of the German Pharmacists' Association (ABDA). The tablet, called Wegovy, contains the active ingredient Semaglutid and has been available in pharmacies since September 1, 2026. Preis attributes the low demand to the fact that many patients are already using a weight loss injection, which has several advantages, including only needing to be taken once a week.
The costs of the tablet, which range from a few hundred euros per month, are not currently covered by health insurance for most patients, although there is ongoing debate about whether this should change.
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