HUDDLE #TRENDS

The Future of Obesity Care: GLP-1s, Compounding & Surgery Trends

The obesity care landscape is evolving fast, and familiar names like “Ozempic” and “Mounjaro” are now part of everyday conversation.

But what’s driving these shifts, and what do they mean for the future of weight management?

In this Huddle #Trends report, I explore the rise of GLP-1 medications, the financial and insurance barriers to access, and the surprising role of compounding pharmacies in making these treatments more affordable.

Here’s what you’ll find in this report:

1. Obesity 101: A quick look at obesity’s underlying mechanisms, prevalence, and health impacts.

2. The Rise of GLP-1s: How medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide change the game, plus what’s next with “triple agonists.”

3. Barriers to Access: Cost, coverage, and the hurdles keeping these treatments out of reach for many.

4. Consumer GLP-1s & Compounding Pharmacies: The growth of digital health in weight management and the role of compounding pharmacies.

5. Bariatric Surgery’s Role: Why surgery remains crucial and how it fits alongside pharmaceutical options.

6. Future Outlook: My top three predictions for where obesity care is headed, including new drugs, the potential end of compounding reliance, and the shift from D2C to B2B models.

With each section, I’ll uncover the latest trends, challenges, and innovations defining obesity care today and in the future.

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