<description>&lt;p&gt;GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are changing medicine — but at what cost?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Ben Urich, PharmD, PhD, to break down the real-world data behind the GLP-1 explosion.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You'll learn:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;- How many people are actually using GLP-1 drugs&lt;br /&gt; - Why most users stop — and why that's starting to change&lt;br /&gt; - The true cost of GLP-1 medications to employers and health plans&lt;br /&gt; - Common and serious side effects to be aware of&lt;br /&gt; - Why GLP-1s are now being studied for Alzheimer's disease and addiction&lt;br /&gt; - What the future holds as more than 30 new drugs enter the pipeline&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is a must-watch conversation for anyone considering GLP-1 medications, currently using Ozempic or Wegovy, or wondering where modern weight-loss medicine is headed next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🙏 Support PCRM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "https://pcrm.org/examroommatch"&gt;https://pcrm.org/examroommatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Physicians Committee

GLP-1 Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Side Effects, Cost & Risks

DEC 16, 202523 MIN
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

GLP-1 Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Side Effects, Cost & Risks

DEC 16, 202523 MIN

Description

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are changing medicine — but at what cost? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Ben Urich, PharmD, PhD, to break down the real-world data behind the GLP-1 explosion. You'll learn: - How many people are actually using GLP-1 drugs - Why most users stop — and why that's starting to change - The true cost of GLP-1 medications to employers and health plans - Common and serious side effects to be aware of - Why GLP-1s are now being studied for Alzheimer's disease and addiction - What the future holds as more than 30 new drugs enter the pipeline This is a must-watch conversation for anyone considering GLP-1 medications, currently using Ozempic or Wegovy, or wondering where modern weight-loss medicine is headed next. 🙏 Support PCRM https://pcrm.org/examroommatch