Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
phentermine | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #1 |
semaglutide | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #2 |
liraglutide | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #3 |
phentermine/topiramate | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #4 |
naltrexone/bupropion | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #5 |
orlistat | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #6 |
non-systemic superabsorbent oral hydrogel particles | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses the efficacy and safety | #7 |
setmelanotide | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses | #8 |
metreleptin | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses | #9 |
lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | discusses | #10 |
combination anti-obesity pharmacotherapy | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | published data support such approaches | #11 |
anti-obesity pharmacotherapy after bariatric surgery | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | published data support such approaches | #12 |
tirzepatide | neutral | obesity | patients with pre-obesity/obesity | - | summary of available clinical trial data | #13 |
BACKGROUND: This "Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association Clinical Practice Statement 2022" is intended to provide clinicians an overview of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved anti-obesity medications and investigational anti-obesity agents in development. METHODS: The scientific information for this Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) is based upon published scientific citations, clinical perspectives of OMA authors, and peer review by the Obesity Medicine Association leadership. RESULTS: This CPS describes pharmacokinetic principles applicable to those with obesity, and discusses the efficacy and safety of anti-obesity medications [e.g., phentermine, semaglutide, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, and orlistat, as well as non-systemic superabsorbent oral hydrogel particles (which is technically classified as a medical device)]. Other medications discussed include setmelanotide, metreleptin, and lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. Data regarding the use of combination anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, as well as use of anti-obesity pharmacotherapy after bariatric surgery are limited; however, published data support such approaches. Finally, this CPS discusses investigational anti-obesity medications, with an emphasis on the mechanisms of action and summary of available clinical trial data regarding tirzepatide. CONCLUSION: This "Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association Clinical Practice Statement 2022" is one of a series of OMA CPSs designed to assist clinicians in the care of patients with pre-obesity/obesity.