Wegovy may help obese teens lose weight but isn’t a magic bullet

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s latest obesity drug, for adolescents aged 12 years and older opens up a highly-anticipated tool in the fight against childhood obesity, but some doctors warn the sought-after medication isn’t a magic bullet.

The move comes after the FDA approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight management in adults in 2021.

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