BHF explains UK weight-loss pills: Wegovy tablet, Foundayo and older options
The British Heart Foundation outlines who can get the Wegovy pill and Foundayo privately, how they compare with injections, and that neither is on the NHS yet pending NICE. It also covers orlistat (still NHS-available) and Mysimba, plus common gut side effects and rare risks such as pancreatitis.
Source: British Heart Foundation (21 Sep 2026).