GLP-1 Agonist Scripts Jumped 600% for Teens, Young Adults Since 2020

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The number of adolescents and young adults prescribed a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist increased nearly 600% over the past few years, pharmacy data indicated. From 2020 to 2023, the number of individuals ages 12 to 25 years who received a prescription for the diabetes or weight-loss drugs grew from 8,722 to 60,567 per month, […]

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Publish date : 2024-05-22 15:00:00

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