Next blockbuster weight-loss drug to launch in Australia this month

Weight-loss drug supplies in Australia are set to improve dramatically as the company behind Ozempic prepares to sell its version of the medication that is specifically designed for patients seeking to shed kilograms.

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s decision to finally launch its powerful Wegovy medication in Australia resolves the prospect of a supply disaster in October, when chemist-made versions of Ozempic will be banned.