United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, food safety, cosmetics, and tobacco products. It ensures these products are safe, effective, and properly labeled. The FDA is newsworthy due to its recent approval of a pill form of Wegovy, a weight-loss drug manufactured by Novo Nordisk. This marks the first time the FDA has approved a weight-loss medication in pill form, offering a more convenient alternative to injectable versions. This development is significant as it potentially broadens access to weight-loss treatments and could impact the market for such medications. The approval comes amid concerns about counterfeit weight-loss drugs, highlighting the FDA's role in ensuring drug safety and efficacy.