A new Gallup survey finds that the share of Americans using GLP-1 medications for weight loss is at a record high. According to the poll, 11% of adults currently take a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, up from 3% reported two years ago. Other reporting on the same survey says 15% of Americans have ever taken a GLP-1 for weight loss, including those who are no longer using them. Several outlets describe the increase as rapid and notable over a short period.
In addition to the survey results, PBS NewsHour highlights that access may expand for some older adults. It reports that some Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for discounts on weight loss drugs, which could affect uptake among eligible patients. The coverage across outlets focuses on the same Gallup figures for current use and lifetime use, and pairs them with policy/access developments affecting the availability of these medications.
