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This database contains daily medical records of diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions of approximately 44 million patients in the US with Medicare Advantage Plans, employer-sponsored coverage of older individuals, and Medicare supplemental insurance
Women and adults aged 66 to 75 saw the most significant decrease in obesity.In Florida, a series of actions in 2024 chipped away the obesity rate: sales of weight-loss medications soared, new paths to getting the drugs opened, and the state-imposed prescribing requirements helped to ensure successful outcomes.There are currently three medications (GLP-1s) on the market that the FDA has specifically approved to treat obesity Wegovy, Zepbound, or Saxenda
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Patients seeking GLP-1 therapy outside approved indications would generally need to pursue private prescription, which carries significant costs that may vary considerably