WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity, but Islanders face access barriers

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The World Health Organization conditionally recommends GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment, a significant step for recognizing obesity as a chronic disease. However, access remains a major barrier, with only about 20% of Canadians able to afford these drugs, and provincial programs like P.E.I.'s Pharmacare do not currently cover them for weight loss. Experts emphasize the need for proper prescriber oversight and patient follow-up, while also advocating for policy changes to improve accessibility and reduce the stigma surrounding obesity treatment.


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