151. Zepbound KwikPen, Wegovy HD & Oral Wegovy: Your 2026 Weight Loss Medication Update

About this episode

Lisa Oldson, MD discusses the latest developments in weight loss medications, including Zepbound KwikPen and Wegovy HD.

Weight loss medication is evolving fast, and in this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down three major developments you need to know. First, the brand-new Zepbound KwikPen: what it is, how it works, how much it costs, and why it's a game-changer for people using tirzepatide. Next is Wegovy HD at 7.2 mg, the newly FDA-approved higher dose of semaglutide that delivers weight loss results approaching those of bariatric surgery. Importantly, she'll tell you about the most common side effects...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Oldson, MD

Topics covered

• weight loss medication
• health updates
• semaglutide
• tirzepatide
• FDA approval
• side effects

Keywords

• weight loss
• medication
• Zepbound KwikPen
• Wegovy HD
• tirzepatide
• semaglutide
• FDA approval
• side effects

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Zepbound KwikPen, Wegovy HD, semaglutide, tirzepatide

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