CDC survey: about 1 in 10 US adults used a GLP-1 in 2025, and many didn't use it as prescribed
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A CDC analysis of a survey of more than 8,000 US adults estimates 9.8% (around 27 million people) used a GLP-1 medicine in 2025. Many reported changing how they used it or turning to unapproved versions, often because of cost or access.
Source: Ars Technica (13 Nov 2026). Image: Ars Technica.