The FDA has approved a pill from Eli Lilly that could change how millions of Americans take medications to lose weight. The drug is the second GLP-1 pill approved by federal regulators for weight loss and the first that doesn't require fasting or meal timing. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about accessibility and cost.
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What to know about the new weight loss pill approved by the FDA
The FDA has approved a pill from Eli Lilly that could change how millions of Americans take medications to lose weight. The drug is the second GLP-1 pill approved by federal regulators for weight loss and the first that doesn't require fasting or meal timing. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to k
Published April 2, 2026, 12:43 PM
Updated April 2, 2026, 2:43 PM601
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