The medications are prohibitively expensive for many, but those who can afford them may be saving on their grocery bills
Studies show that GLP‑1 users typically cut household grocery spending by about 5-6pc within six months. Photo: Getty
Before starting on a weight-loss drug, Martin Leeson was spending around €280 a week on food, regular takeaways, grab-and-go coffees and a full grocery trolley.
Three months into treatment and his household food bill had fallen to €165. That is a saving of €115 a week, or roughly €460 a month. His monthly prescription, meanwhile, costs just €1.50.