Rise of GLP-1s raises long-term affordability questions

As use of GLP-1s surged across the U.S., average total payments per user also climbed sharply, according to a new Northwestern University study that analyzed national trends in GLP-1 use and spending between 2017 and 2022.

These total payments included out-of-pocket costs paid by patients as well as payments from insurers, employers and government programs. ...