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Wegovy Pill Ends 'Food Noise' for Mom
4 Feb
Summary
- Wegovy pill offers a more affordable alternative to weight loss injections.
- The pill completely eliminated 'food noise' for one mother within days.
- Novo Nordisk plans to submit the Wegovy pill for UK regulatory approval in 2026.
Sharon Vickers, a 46-year-old mother of five from Greenville, South Carolina, has shared her positive experience with the new Wegovy pill. Previously struggling with her weight, Vickers lost 5 st 3 lb after gastric sleeve surgery in January 2025, but then encountered a weight plateau. She found the $500 monthly cost of GLP-1 injections prohibitive and was hesitant about self-injection.
Discovering the Wegovy pill, which launched in the US in January 2026, Vickers secured a prescription for $149 for a 30-day supply. Within five days of starting the pill, she reported that it completely eliminated 'food noise,' significantly reducing her desire to snack. She has experienced no side effects and is hopeful about reaching her goal weight of 12 st 2 lb.
Novo Nordisk is actively working towards bringing the Wegovy pill to the UK, with a regulatory submission planned for 2026. Clinical trials indicated that patients using the Wegovy pill lost an average of 16.6 percent of their body weight over a year, with roughly a third losing 20 percent or more.
Vickers is now considering long-term use of the pill to maintain her weight loss, concerned about the potential return of 'food noise' if she stops taking it. The convenience and affordability of the pill have made it a viable option for her weight management journey.
