1 in 9 Americans Now on GLP-1s

Published Date: 11 Jul 2026

A recent Gallup poll shows that the use of GLP-1 drugs in the US has surged to a record high, with 11% of US adults currently using these medications and 15% reporting having used them at some point.

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