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GLP-1 for weight loss Medically reviewed by Dr Crystal Wyllie Last reviewed: 19 Jun 2026 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a popular weight loss treatment in the UK

Many individuals with obesity already have poor diet quality and may already be vulnerable to nutrient gaps before the medication is ever started

Simultaneously, these medications suppress glucagon secretion, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels

For HR and benefits leaders weighing employee interest with potential cost impact, ensuring the right patient gets the right drug at the right time is more critical than ever, says Mark Campbell, chief pharmacy officer at RxBenefits

Gastrointestinal symptoms dominate

I now have to go in and tell my nine year old son I couldnt pay for it . Its not that she is a single parent, as she goes on to say that both she and her husband work