Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report.
RAND CorporationAug 6 2025
The report is the most-recent and largest survey to date that estimates how many Americans have used the drugs that have revolutionized weight loss care. The report outlines use of GLP-1 drugs by both age and sex. The results show that women tend to use GLP-1 drugs at higher rates than men, although there is considerable variability within age groups.
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