Next-generation weight-loss pills could hit the market in the coming months, with new data raising a key question: Will patients embrace a more convenient alternative to injecting themselves, even if it means losing less weight?

A recent survey revealed that over 1 in 10 Americans have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss.Survey results indicated that up to 12% stated that they have already consumed GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy,

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 in 10 Americans have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a new survey by the RAND research group reveals. About 12% say they’ve tried GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, with rates of use highest among people ages 50 to 64, survey results show.