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GLP-1 Drugs Surge in Young Kids | Monroe Louisiana News
Kids aged eight to eleven are seeing a shocking 310-fold surge in GLP-1 prescriptions over seven years, despite FDA approval only for adults—driven by off-label use in severe obesity cases. While just 0.6% of 3.5 million studied children received these meds, those with high-risk comorbidities like sleep apnea or cholesterol got prioritized, and wealthier kids were more likely to be prescribed. The rapid rise masks a troubling gap: most eligible children still aren’t getting access, highlighting deep inequities in care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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