A recent University College London research estimates that 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used GLP-1s, such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), between early 2024 and early 2025, to lose weight.
[16] Vials should be stored upright at 20-25 C in the original light-resistant container, protected from moisture and heat sources, and gently rolled between the palms to redissolve any oil stratification before withdrawal without vigorous shaking that can introduce air bubbles
Globally, GLP-1 therapies remain one of the fastest-growing drug classes
Tirzepatide (Zepbound), a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, carries similar pregnancy warnings
Some users report increased libido
The study identified 1,799,261 patients with diabetes prescribed metformin, of which 1,083,492 (60.2%) had neither OSA diagnosis nor GLP-1 prescription