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The proportion of GLP-1 RA users without T2DM or obesity rose from approximately 2% in 2020 to over 5% in May 2022.
There is a growing concern regarding the use of GLP-1 RAs in individuals without the approved indications.
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the proportion of GLP-1 RA users without T2DM or obesity rose from approximately 2% in 2020 to >5% in May 2022.
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Based on the analysis of a national health database.
Source
Use and Potential Misuse of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in France: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Nathan du Soulier et al. · Value in Health · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.jval.2025.06.001
cohort · n=15193Cited 6×
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