Tag: GLP1
GLP-1 drugs carry wide variety of risks, benefits beyond weight loss
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have become incredibly popular for their effectiveness in treating diabetes and promoting weight loss.…
GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
This trend of non-persistence with weight loss drugs adds another layer of complexity to the cost-effectiveness of GLP-1…
U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The findings showed that the obesity rate in the United States decreased from 46.2% in 2021 to 45.6%…
Employers May Follow Medicare Coverage Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
The Biden administration's recent proposal to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss medications has sparked discussions…
Bariatric surgery rates plunge as patients turn to GLP-1 drugs
Obesity has long been a major health concern, with surgical procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy being…
GLP-1 obesity drug effective for kids, raising hope and concern| STAT
The first late-stage trial of a GLP-1 drug in young children with obesity has shown promising results in…
57 Million Eligible For GLP-1 Drug Coverage In U.S. And That’s Just Those Under 65
The latest analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that a significant number of U.S. adults with…
Is the GLP-1 party running down for Hims, and a study for the weekend
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