Calls to poison centers skyrocket amid rise in use of GLP-1 drugs, experts warn

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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...