Can New Generation GLP-1s Overcome The Adherence Hurdle?

Historically, Patients Have Not Tended To Stay On These Drugs Long-Term

Novo Nordisk’s new generation of GLP-1 products have led to never-before-seen rates of medication-induced weight loss but require a lifelong commitment from patients to maintain these results – a commitment the market may not be able to rely on, since patients have not generally tended to stay on GLP-1 medications long-term. 

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Patients taking Wegovy lost an average of 15.2% of their body weight in clinical trials • Source: Shutterstock

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