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Can GLP-1 medications replace blood pressure drugs
Importantly for the availability of coverage across the workforce, the share of firms with 5,000 or more workers covering these medications for weight loss increased significantly over the last year (from 28% in 2024 to 43% in 2025)
While Wegovy can lead to more weight loss than phentermine, the decision of which medication to use is based on multiple factors that include effectiveness, safety, side effects, affordability, and availability, says Kushner
Semaglutide , a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is an effective medication for weight loss due to its ability to significantly suppress appetite and enhance insulin secretion, leading to improved metabolic control
The multiple-target drug had better effects, while the single-target drugs showed a significant improvement in steatosis and glucose metabolism, particularly with GLP-1RAs