GLP-1 agonists were most frequently prescribed to adolescents and adults by endocrinologists and nurse practitioners, respectively. Dispensing of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . GLP-1 receptor agonist dispensing increased 659.4% among young women and 587.5% among adolescent girls. The ...

For comparison, a 3.1% decrease was seen in the number with dispensation of drugs other than GLP-1 RAs. HealthDay News — For adolescents and young adults, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP ...

GLP-1 usage is on the rise, and researchers are looking for other health benefits associated with the drug, including its effects on bladder health. But as GLP-1s rise in popularity, so do nicknames ...

GLP-1 has become a popular buzzword in the weight-loss community — but now some are touting "GLP-3s," claiming they are taking obesity medications to the next level. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) ...

With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide, are a ...