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GLP-1 Prescriptions for Kids Skyrocket

Updated 2026-09-08 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Prescriptions of GLP-1 drugs for children with obesity-related conditions have surged more than 30,000 percent since 2019. The trend highlights a growing use of these medications in pediatric care.

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GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000 percent since 2019

Kids with obesity-related conditions like high cholesterol or sleep apnea were substantially more likely to be prescribed GLP-1s than those without.

2026-09-08 11:40 UTC