Prescriptions for GLP-1 medications for children have increased significantly, with a rise of over 30,000% since 2019.

Children with certain health conditions are more likely to be prescribed these medications. Specifically, kids with obesity-related conditions, such as high cholesterol or sleep apnea, are substantially more likely to receive GLP-1 prescriptions compared to those without these conditions.

Further information on this trend is available from the source, providing more details on the increase in GLP-1 prescriptions among children.