The Demand for Anti-Obesity Drugs and Challenges in Primary Care

The chapter explores the growing demand for new anti-obesity drugs and the complex challenges faced by primary care physicians in managing this demand. It discusses specific medications and their promising results in reducing heart risks, while also addressing concerns such as lack of long-term data, side effects, high costs, and patient discontinuation. The chapter emphasizes the need to address the structural causes of obesity and highlights the importance of careful handling and individual suitability of these drugs.