As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP 1 drugs, experts say

As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say

About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.

West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs

In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.

West Virginia ends GLP-1 subsidy program, leaving many unable to afford the drugs

In 2020, West Virginia started a pilot program providing subsidies for GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees. It showed promising results, but the program ended in March, leaving many unable ...

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