Weight-loss drug users save over £400 a year on grocery bills as take-up triples
Summary
More adults in Great Britain are using weight-loss drugs called GLP-1s, and their use has tripled in two years. Households with these users spend over £400 less a year on groceries because users eat less and change their food choices.Key Facts
- GLP-1 drug use in Great Britain rose to 1.9 million adults, about 6.3% of households.
- Use increased from 2.3% of households in 2024 to 6.3% recently.
- Households with a GLP-1 user spent £780 million less on groceries than expected in one year.
- Grocery packages bought dropped by 299 million, reflecting less food purchased.
- Over half of GLP-1 users said they eat more mindfully, eating based on hunger rather than habit.
- Many users eat less chocolate (75%) and crisps (72%) and want smaller restaurant portions or special menus.
- Side effects like dry mouth have increased sales of mouthwash and chewing gum in user households.
- Cost is a barrier; 41% of users stopped taking the drugs in 2026 due to price.
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