Health · Under review · 2 sources combined
Wegovy coverage application received
Health Insurance Review Agency sets misuse prevention standards
In short
An application was submitted to make Wegovy, an obesity treatment drug, available under health insurance coverage.
The head of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service confirmed this fact during a parliamentary audit.
Standards to prevent misuse of the drug will be established together.
Key facts
| When | Answered during a parliamentary audit in Wonju, Gangwon Province on October 16, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Who | Hong Seung-kwon, head of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, answered questions from lawmaker Lee Soo-jin. |
| What | The application for health insurance coverage of Wegovy, an obesity treatment drug, was received on October 7. |
| How | Stated that coverage standards considering misuse prevention will be established during the review process. |
What it means for me
Whether Wegovy will be available through health insurance prescriptions has not yet been decided.
