Wegovy starter dose now available

(CNN)– People wanting to lose weight now have a cheaper option.

Monday, Jan. 5,  drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced it is making its weight-loss drug Wegovy available as a pill, and for less than $150 a month.

The program is for the starter dose of the popular drug.

It’s an option for people who don’t want to do a weekly injection.

Novo Nordisk says higher strengths will also be available in pill form, at different price-points, by the end of the week.

The new starter-dose deal is for patients who can pay cash.