The coverage dilemma in numbers Two-thirds of large employers now cover GLP-1s for weight management, according to the Business Group on Health
In addition to weight loss, it can also improve other health factors such as blood pressure, waist circumference, and cholesterol levels
This is not a replacement for trials, but it can move much faster, and that speed matters when a drug goes from niche to mainstream almost overnight, said senior author of the study, Sharath Chandra Guntuku, Research Associate Professor in Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, in a press release
revenue in Q4 2024, a sharp rise from USD 175.8 million in Q4 2023
This article explores what GLP-1 is, how GLP-1 patches claim to work, what scientific research currently shows, and which alternatives are supported by stronger evidence