Tan Q, Akindehin SE, Orsso CE, Waldner RC, DiMarchi RD, Mller TD, Haqq AM
What should I know about the GLP-1 medication shortage
Semaglutide falls under a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, which mimic the GLP-1 hormone produced in the gut after eating
Any use for binge eating would be off-label and should be specialist-initiated with appropriate monitoring due to its stimulant properties and potential for misuse
Employer-sponsored plans have been expanding coverage approximately 45% of large employers now include at least one GLP-1 on their formulary for obesity treatment, up from about 25% in 2023
Comprehensive bloodwork measures baseline IGF-1, hormones, and metabolic markers to guide dosing