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Weight-Loss Injections Are Dominating the Market: Where Will GLP-1 Pills Fit in? | News Channel 3-12

  • On June 27, 2025, Jenny Mollen shared that microdosing GLP-1 medication sent her to the emergency room with severe blood loss.
  • GLP-1 injections like Wegovy and Zepbound have revolutionized weight-loss treatment, while oral GLP-1 pills are in late development but not yet widely available.
  • Obesity expert Fatima Cody Stanford explained that oral GLP-1s may help people start treatment or act as an 'off-ramp' for those avoiding injections due to barriers like needle phobia.
  • Oral semaglutide at 25 mg has shown weight loss results similar to Wegovy's 2.4 mg, though pricing and insurance questions remain unresolved.
  • Mollen and others reported mental health side effects from GLP-1s, raising concerns about their psychological impact alongside their physical benefits.
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KEYT broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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