Pros and cons of GLP-1 shots over pills? Doc weighs in By Talker News Jul 24, 2026 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by Haberdoedas Photography via Pexels) By Talker By Amy ReastA GP says the U.K. rollout of GLP-1 pills has been "a damp squib," saying just 6% of jab users at his clinics opted to switch to pills. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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