Doctor reveals key differences between new weight loss pill and jabs as pill launches in UK today

The latest advancement in the world of weight loss drugs has seen Wegovy pills officially arrive in the UK .

Wegovy was the first of the holy trio, which also includes Ozempic and Mounjaro, to be added as a weight loss treatment on the NHS in the UK, although there were is a very strict criteria to be eligible for it.

Much has been made about the GLP-1 drugs, which were initially designed as treatments for Type 2 diabetes, but have quickly gained worldwide fame thanks to the way in which they cause rapid weight loss seemingly without the need for exercise.

Despite the various unpleasant side effects that come with them, the results certainly speak for themselves, with a number of celebrities speaking openly about their experience with the treatment.

So, it's unsurprising that we're seeing advancements in the world of the 'skinny jabs', with the 'godzilla of weight loss jabs' set to arrive in the UK very soon.

However, that's been beaten to the punch by Wegovy's latest development, which has replicated its injection in the form of a pill, something which might be more convenient for the millions who will likely want to take it.

Apart from convenience, there are also a few other things which sets Wegovy's pill apart from its injection, and one medical expert on YouTube has now summarised all of the differences.

(LADbible/Novo Nordisk)

Speaking on his popular channel Dr Tony Hampton explained that while it might be more convenient to take a pill than sort an injection, it's also something you'll have to do daily rather than weekly, while it also comes with some 'terms and conditions'.

After taking the pill, you can't eat or drink anything for 30 minutes, which might make things difficult for anyone who needs a coffee first thing in the morning.

You'll also ramp up the strength of the pill over a period of three months, which sees you start with a lower dose as your body adjusts, before moving onto a higher dose later down the line, which again might not be that convenient for anyone hoping for immediate results.

However, there's no doubt that the pill will work.

The doctor said: "In the New England Journal of Medicine trial report, weight change at 64 weeks was about 13.6 per cent with oral semaglutide versus 2.2 per cent with placebo. Let me make that real. If someone weighs 250lbs, 13.6 per cent is about 34 lb.

"That's not I skipped dessert twice. That's biology changing, and summaries of the same program note that with strong adherence, averages and big loss percentages can look even better."

It seems as if the side effects will be similar between Wegovy in both the tablet and injection form, with nausea, diarrhoea and constipation all likely as the body contents with the new ways of eating.

The label also includes warnings like pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and possible dehydration related kidney injury, which goes to show exactly why you shouldn't take these tablets unless a doctor prescribes you and they're absolutely necessary.

Finally, the doctor suggests that the tablets beat the injections in terms of cost, and they are widely expected to be a lot cheaper across the world.

So if you do end up wanting to take Wegovy, you'll likely want to bear these things in mind before choosing between the pill and the jab.