Doctors suggest that anybody with a Body mass index of over 30 or greater than 27 is advised to try weight loss drugs.

In the U.S. where adoption is highest, fewer than 1 in 10 adults are on a GLP-1 drug, despite nearly three-quarters being overweight or obese. Globally access is even more limited, held back by high costs, strict coverage requirements and supply shortages.

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.