2026 is set to be an even bigger year for weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists have already had an outsized influence on society, and with pill versions and more advanced formulations on the horizon, that looks set to continue
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GLP-1 agonists have already had an outsized influence on society, and with pill versions and more advanced formulations on the horizon, that looks set to continue
30 December 2025
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Pledging to lose weight is a common New Year’s resolution, particularly after the excesses of the holiday season. In years gone by, that would mean a new January diet, early mornings at the gym and a host of other habits that often prove hard to stick to. Which is why it is no surprise that many people give up after a few weeks.
Today, though, there is another option: weight-loss drugs. Rather than relying solely on changing your habits, you can turn to a regular shot of a GLP-1 agonist, or soon, as we detail on page 6, a pill. (Doctors do still recommend combining these drugs with regular exercise.)