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Among a subgroup of members on tirzepatide, semaglutide, or with exposure to both, 86.5% of members had at least a 5% reduction in body weight from baseline at 6 months.
These medications are effective for significant weight loss in adherent patients.
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86.5% of members had at least a 5% reduction in body weight from baseline at 6 months.
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Based on a retrospective claims-based analysis of a large population.
Source
Real-world 6-month persistence, adherence, and effectiveness of GLP-1 medications for overweight and obesity in a Medicaid population
Katelyn Meyer et al. · Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy · 2026
DOI 10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.3.271
cohort · n=7493
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