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GLP-1 receptor agonist use rises among children with obesity

Report says prescribing of the weight-loss drug class is increasing in pediatric patients.

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By Maren Holt · Senior Reporter, GLP-1
Sep 16 00:00 ETSource: Ophthalmology Advisor

The wire

  1. 01Coverage reports growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists among children with obesity.
  2. 02Expanding pediatric use raises long-term safety and monitoring questions.
  3. 03The item does not provide prescription volumes, time period or data source specifics.

From the source

Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Increasing Among Children With Obesity

Read at news.google.com