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New Analysis Reveals Most Patients Discontinue Weight Loss Drugs Within First Year
January 11, 2026 at 23:48 PM EST
FRESNO, Calif. - Jan. 11, 2026 - PRLog -- PreventiveMedicineDaily.com has published a comprehensive analysis revealing that despite being designed for long-term use, most patients discontinue GLP-1 weight loss medications within the first year of treatment. The detailed review, supervised by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MCHM, examines real-world persistence data from 2024-2025 and highlights a significant gap between clinical recommendations and patient adherence patterns.
According to the comprehensive analysis published in "How Long Are People on Weight Loss Drugs?", only 40-63% of patients remain on GLP-1 medications at 12 months, with persistence rates dropping to approximately 15-25% at two years. The review examined multiple medications including semaglutide versus tirzepatide, and liraglutide (Saxenda), finding that once-weekly formulations demonstrate better persistence than daily injections. At the six-month mark, approximately 47% of patients remain on treatment, representing a critical period when many face challenges with side effects, cost, or insurance coverage changes.
"This disconnect between recommended long-term use and actual patient persistence raises important questions about treatment expectations, affordability, and support systems," according to the PreventiveMedicineDaily.com analysis. The review emphasizes that clinical guidelines recommend GLP-1 medications as chronic disease management tools with no maximum duration restrictions, yet real-world data consistently shows early discontinuation followed by significant weight regain in most patients.
The analysis identifies multiple factors contributing to early discontinuation, including medication costs averaging $900-$1,300 per month without insurance, gastrointestinal side effects, and widespread misperceptions of GLP-1 medications as short-term solutions. The review also highlights that newer medications like tirzepatide show improved persistence rates (55-73% at six months) compared to earlier GLP-1 formulations.
"Understanding real-world persistence patterns is essential for patients and healthcare providers to set realistic expectations and plan for long-term success," notes the PreventiveMedicineDaily.com editorial team. "Our goal is to provide evidence-based information that helps readers make informed decisions about preventive care and weight management strategies."
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Source: Preventive Medicine Daily
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