Pharmacology of Weight Loss

Course overview

Obesity is at epidemic levels in the U.S. Over 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). The disorder has created an enormous burden on the healthcare system and has untold social and personal ramifications. This course will focus on medications approved for long-term use for chronic weight management. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of long-term pharmacological treatments for weight loss to those members of the healthcare team who may treat patients who have obesity.