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GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 9, 2026 · 3 reportsGLP-1 use hits record high as Medicare opens access to weight-loss drugs

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier New data released this week found that a record number of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. © AP Photo/David J.

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    GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    GLP-1 use hits record high as Medicare opens access to weight-loss drugs

    Headline from MedicalXpress ·

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  1. PhillyVoice

    When buying GLP-1 weight-loss drugs online, it's easy to bypass doctor consultations, secret shoppers find (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Two-thirds of telehealth websites visited by Yale researchers offered GLP-1 weight-loss drugs without requiring medical consultation. The researchers say this indicates a 'drive to prescribe' the drugs over medical quality medical care.

  2. The Hill

    Number of Americans taking GLP-1s for weight loss hits record high: Survey (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A record number of Americans are taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, according to a new Gallup survey released Tuesday — a massive increase over the past two years. According to the poll, 11 percent of Americans currently take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, compared to just 3 percent in 2024.

  3. The Hill

    GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier New data released this week found that a record number of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. © AP Photo/David J.

  4. Gizmodo

    11% of Americans Are Currently Taking a GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Like Wegovy (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    15% of Americans have ever taken the drugs, up from 6% in 2024.

  5. Semafor

    GLP-1 use reaches new high in US (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    The percentage of US citizens currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy for weight loss has almost quadrupled to 11% from 3% in 2024.

  6. Psychology Today: The Latest

    Surprising Mental Health Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (opens Psychology Today: The Latest)

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    Psychology Today: The Latest's feed description

    GLP-1 medications may be used to treat select psychiatric disorders.

  7. MedicalXpress

    GLP-1 use hits record high as Medicare opens access to weight-loss drugs (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.

  8. PBS NewsHour

    Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. A new Gallup poll shows 11% of adults say they are currently using one, a dramatic increase from just two years ago when just 3% said they were using them.

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