Bariatric Surgery Declines 46% as GLP-1 Obesity Drug Prescriptions Surge to 24% of Eligible Adults
Mar 13, 2026
Bariatric surgery procedures have fallen 46.4% since 2022 as prescriptions for semaglutide and tirzepatide rose to 24.17% of eligible adults by Q3 2025, though 75.8% of eligible patients still receive no treatment.