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Aon and eMed: First Workforce-Focused Analysis on GLP-1s to Transform Workforce Health and Bend the Cost Curve

The Intersection of GLP-1s, Health Trends, and advanced Technologies: An Interview with eMed CEO Wendi Mader

GLP-1 agonists: US sees 700% increase over four years in number of patients without diabetes starting treatment

Use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss skyrocketed 700% - from 21,000 non-diabetic users in 2019 to 174,000 in 2023.

Weight-loss drug coverage rises among largest US employers, Mercer survey finds

About 44% of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees cover drugs for weight loss in 2024, up from 41% in 2023.
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500,000 Britons buying weight-loss drugs online to beat ‘slow’ NHS rollout

Booming market has raised safety concerns, with many users left in debt or even in hospital.

Budget impact analysis for three glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-based therapies for type 2 diabetes management

This study presents a budget impact analysis, evaluating the cost implications of adopting GLP-1 medications in the management of type 2 diabetes patients.

FDA approves Ozempic^® (semaglutide) as the only GLP-1 RA to reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease and cardiovascular death

GLP-1s reduce kidney disease risk in diabetes

Novo’s Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk in Real-World Study

Researchers link Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide to a 40–70% lower Alzheimer’s risk in a study of 1M patients.

Changes in Adult Obesity Trends in the US

The findings suggest that BMI and obesity prevalence in the US decreased in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade. The most notable decrease was in the South, which had the highest observed per capita GLP-1RA dispensing rate.

Government plans to tackle obesity in England

Over one in four (26%) adults and 23.4% of children aged 10-11 years in England are living with obesity, placing huge pressure on the health and care system.

New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women

Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to reduce the cardiovascular risk burden

The relationship between HbA1c reduction and healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, July 2020

Results suggest that there are economic benefits associated with HbA1c reduction

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The Cost of Obesity in Seven Graphs and the Impact of Lifestyle Medicine

Healthcare costs 100% more for obese vs. non-obese employees. A study in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found increases in all major categories of medical care for adults with obesity, particularly inpatient services and prescription drug expenditures.

Association of body mass index with health care expenditures in the United States by age and sex

Higher health care costs are associated with excess body weight across a broad range of ages and BMI levels, and are especially high for people with severe obesity.

Adult Obesity Facts

Obesity is a serious, common, and costly chronic disease. More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults have obesity. See the adult obesity facts, CDC

It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even if You Don’t Need It

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online.

Amid Regulatory Gaps, Telehealth Prescribers Flourish

It’s easier than ever to get prescription drugs online. Should regulators be paying more attention?

Novo Nordisk aware of reports 10 people taking compounded weight-loss drug copies died

Increased hospitalizations resulting from unmanaged events, exposure to unregulated ingredients, and improper medication administration.