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New daily diabetes pill Foundayo for weight loss now in UK pharmacies

New daily diabetes pill Foundayo for weight loss now in UK pharmacies

A new daily pill named Foundayo, which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes, is now available in UK pharmacies. Eli Lilly, the US firm that makes it, said the UK is the first European country to approve Foundayo. The drug is expected to be a significant new treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes.

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