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Industry weighs potential impact of weight loss drugs
November 17, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Respondents to a recent HME Newspoll aren’t quite sure what to make of the weight loss drug craze and whether or not it will impact demand for certain HME.
Nearly 40% of respondents say the drugs, which are known as GLP-1s and which include brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, could reduce demand for CPAP devices, as obesity is among the most important risk factors for sleep apnea.
“Over time, I think this will have a huge impact on PAP devices...