Drug Therapy for Weight Loss

Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD, MHS, covers the basics of drug therapy for weight loss, before or after bariatric surgery. Dr. Pickett-Blakely discusses what to expect and the different types of anti-obesity medication, including appetite reducers and metabolic drugs. The cost of drug therapy and insurance coverage of treatment is also discussed. Learn more about Dr. Pickett-Blakely: https://www.pennmedicine.org/provider... #PennMedicine #BariatricSurgery