Weight and see?
Think tank: Social Market Foundation
Author(s): Jamie Gollings
March 13, 2025
This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation identifies ten questions policy makers ought to be asking about the road ahead.
GPL-1 drugs have transformative potential, but policymakers appear flat footed and unable to grapple with their future challenges.
This briefing paper identifies ten questions policymakers ought to be asking about the road ahead.
KEY POINTS
How many people will end up (permanently) on weight loss drugs?
How should we ration them?
What is the appropriate role of the private sector?
What if they turn out to be a lot better than we currently appreciate?
What if they turn out to be worse than expected?
Are we scaling up fast enough, or is caution appropriate?
How do we pay for it?
Are the public on board?
How easy should it be to access?
What does this mean for population prevention?
