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Weight loss adds up
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have become wildly popular. A recent Gallup poll says 11% of U.S. adults are currently taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight, up from 3% two years ago.
But at what cost? A new study suggests that the more expensive the drugs become, the more likely patients are to stop using them or use them not as prescribed.
The University of Georgia study analyzed compliance among 8,914 patients who started t
Weight loss adds up
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have become wildly popular. A recent Gallup poll says 11% of U.S. adults are currently taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight, up from 3% two years ago.
But at what cost? A new study suggests that the more expensive the drugs become, the more likely patients are to stop using them or use them not as prescribed.
The University of Georgia study analyzed compliance among 8,914 patients who started t
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