Maximizing Outcomes: The Impact of Oral Medications on Weight Management

Course overview

Oral anti-obesity medications (AOMs) serve as valuable tools in the management of obesity. Current guidelines advocate for a multimodal approach to obesity treatment, incorporating lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise alongside pharmacotherapy when appropriate. The decision to initiate an oral AOM should be tailored to the patient's weight-loss goals, comorbidities, and the medication's safety profile. This educational activity provides an in-depth review of the mechanisms of action, dosing strategies, and the efficacy and safety profiles of oral AOMs. Additionally, this activity emphasizes the critical role of long-term monitoring, shared decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration in ensuring these therapies are used safely and effectively to optimize patient outcomes.