A Brave New World: Therapeutic Area Deep Dives on Obesity This blog is the first of a new series exploring a range of topics in the obesity market, including: market size and scope, impact of payer controls, activity in non-traditional channels, patient behavior, GLP-1 impact, HCP responses, the policy landscape, pharmacy economics, and the outlook for the future of GLP-1
Clinical studies from 2025 show that post-surgical patients lose an average of 13.5% additional body weight when using GLP-1 agonists
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Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (2026) GLP-1 medicines for weight loss and diabetes: what you need to know, GOV.UK
Growth is also driven by the rise of telehealth consultations and digital prescriptions, enabling easier patient access to GLP-1 therapies without visiting physical stores