Use of semaglutide for weight loss among American teens is rising with new prescriptions increasing significantly, according to an analysis of 1.3 million electronic health records by Truveta and Reuters. The rate climbed from 9.9 prescriptions per 100,000 teens in 2023 to 14.8 in 2024. The average rate climbed further during the first 3 months of this year, reaching 17.3 new prescriptions per 100,000, according to Reuters. This growth also follows the American Academy of …
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