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Ozempic Demand Surges: Top States Revealed
21 Jan
Summary
- South Carolina leads states in GLP-1 medication searches.
- Ozempic and similar drugs are used by 1 in 8 Americans.
- Obesity rates show a slight decline across the US.

A recent analysis has identified the U.S. states where residents are most actively searching for information on weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic. South Carolina emerged as the top state, with 11,101 searches per 100,000 people in the past 12 months.
These GLP-1 medications, designed to slow digestion and promote satiety, have significantly impacted the weight-loss market. Experts estimate that approximately one in eight Americans, totaling around 31 million individuals, have used these drugs at least once. Concurrently, national obesity rates have seen a slight reduction, with figures dropping from 42 percent to 40 percent between 2021 and 2023.




