Recently, Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) (MAL24126014AZ) in Malaysia, an adjunct treatment option for adults living with obesity and overweight who present with at least one weight-related comorbidity. This is made available against a backdrop of growing health concerns, with recent data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 revealing that nearly 54.4% of Malaysian adults are classified as living with overweight or obesity.




