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Anvisa Approves Higher Dose of the Obesity Drug Wegovy.

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Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) approved on Monday (May 4, 2026) a new dosage for the drug Wegovy (semaglutide), manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The agency authorized a maintenance dose of up to 7.2 mg per week for the treatment of adults with obesity. This should be combined with a low-calorie diet and physical exercise. The new dosage does not replace the current standard of treatment. It was approved as an "exceptional opt…
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Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) approved on Monday (May 4, 2026) a new dosage for the drug Wegovy (semaglutide), manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The agency authorized a maintenance dose of up to 7.2 mg per week for the treatment of adults with obesity. This should be combined with a low-calorie diet and physical exercise. The new dosage does not replace the current standard of treatment. It was approved as an "exceptional opt…

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Poder360 broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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