| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 4, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 4, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/calls-to-poison-centers-skyrocket-amid-rise-in-use-of-glp-1-drugs/3970572/ |
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There is an alarming increase in the misuse of GLP-1 drugs as people look to cut
costs or avoid the doctor's office, experts are warning.
While prescriptions for GLP-1's, and the usage of the drugs, continues to rise,
that search for alternatives has led some to the secondary online market, but
the...