Becker's Healthcare January 16, 2026
Sustained GLP-1 use slows medical cost growth, according to findings published Jan. 13 from professional services firm Aon.
The firm analyzed 192,000 GLP-1 users from July 2022 to March 2025, comparing outcomes to non-users, through commercial medical and pharmacy claims data. This research builds off 2025 analyses.
“These results provide employers a much clearer view of how GLP‑1 therapies can change the trajectory of both health risks and longer-term costs in their workforce,” Aon North America Health Solutions Leader Farheen Dam said in a news release. “The real impact comes when employers consider not just coverage, but also how these medications are used, supported and sustained over time. By pairing thoughtful GLP-1 strategies with programs that encourage adherence and total...
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