Ozempic, Wegovy, and Obesity: A Look at the Mismatch Between Need and Clinic Locations
New Study Maps Semaglutide Weight Loss Clinic Deserts and Hotspots
Published July 1, 2024 • Updated September 10, 2024
In this data study, we examined the number of semaglutide clinics in each U.S. city and state. This study was conducted over a period of four months, from March to June 2024, involving approximately 120 hours of research and five SGS researchers.
The data below are updated continously as we revise our semaglutide and tirzepatide clinic database, currently the largest on the Internet. The key findings section is updated monthly.
Key Findings
Here are some key findings from this data study:
- There is a moderate negative correlation between a state's obesity rate and the number of its per-capita semaglutide clinics. States with a higher obesity rate have a lower number of semaglutide clinics. ↓ Jump to section
- Between May 12 and June 9 2024, Google Search interest for the terms "semaglutide", "tirzepatide", "ozempic", and "wegovy" reached their all-time highs. ↓ Jump to section
- There are approximately 3,495 semaglutide clinics in the U.S. ↓ Jump to section
- Florida, Texas, and California have the most semaglutide clinics by count ↓ Jump to section
- Utah, New Hampshire, and Florida have the most semaglutide clinics per capita. ↓ Jump to section
- 4% of all U.S. cities have at least one semaglutide clinic. ↓ Jump to section
- The cities of Miami (FL), Tampa (FL), and New York City (NY) have the most semaglutide clinics by count. ↓ Jump to section
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide, more commonly known by brand names including Wegovy and Ozempic, is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and for chronic weight management. This versatile medication has shown significant efficacy in improving glycemic control and facilitating weight loss.[17]
It works by mimicking the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 to enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite. Semaglutide is marketed under several brand names:
History of Semaglutide
- 1970sInitial research[2]
Jens Juul Holst and Joel Habener began research on the GLP-1 hormone, initially in relation to duodenal ulcer disease.
- 1993First GLP-1 trial[3]
Michael Nauck manages to infuse GLP-1 into people with type 2 diabetes, stimulating insulin while inhibiting glucagon and bringing blood glucose to normal levels. However, patients had significant side effects
- 2008Novo Nordisk creates semaglutide[4]
Semaglutide is created by Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark that specializes in diabetes care.
- August 2015Type 2 diabetes trials conclude[6]
Pivotal clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy of semaglutide for type 2 diabetes.
- October 2016Initial FDA submission[7]
Novo Nordisk submits a New Drug Application (NDA) for semaglutide to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- December 2017FDA approves Ozempic[8]
The FDA approves Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes.
- September 2019FDA approves Rybelsus[9]
The FDA approves Rybelsus, the oral form of semaglutide, for type 2 diabetes.
- June 2021FDA approves Wegovy[10]
The FDA approves Wegovy (semaglutide) for chronic weight management.
- 2020Semaglutide patents filed[5]
Novo Nordisk files patents related to semaglutide.
- November 2023FDA approves Tirzepatide[11]
The FDA approves Tirzepatide for weight loss.
- March 2024The Oprah Effect
Oprah dedicates an entire episode to semaglutide, fueling its popularity.
- April 2024Kendric Lamar/Drake drama
The artest Kendric Lamar drops "Euphoria", a six-minute diss track in which he publicly accuses Drake of using Ozempic for weight loss.
- May 2024South Park special
South Park releases a special 45-minute episode called "South Park: The End of Obesity", highlighting Ozempic's popularity to comedic effect.
- NowYou Are Here.
Semaglutide Interest Over Time
These charts indicate overall interest in semaglutide as a factor of U.S. Google Web Search data. A score of 100 represents peak popularity for the term, while a score of 0 represents the lowest interest for the term.
Tip: Click a legend label to hide it from the chart and explore individual search terms.
Semaglutide Statistics by State
States with the Most Semaglutide Clinics
The states with the most semaglutide clinics in total are Florida (488 clinics), Texas (337 clinics), and California (320 clinics).[12][13]
- States with the Most Semaglutide Clinics
- #1Florida
488 clinics in total
- #2Texas
337 clinics in total
- #3California
320 clinics in total
- #4Ohio
151 clinics in total
- #5New York
133 clinics in total
- #6Colorado
116 clinics in total
- #7Tennessee
110 clinics in total
- #8New Jersey
108 clinics in total
- #9Illinois
102 clinics in total
- #10Georgia
82 clinics in total
- #11Pennsylvania
82 clinics in total
- #12Utah
80 clinics in total
- #13Arizona
78 clinics in total
- #14Connecticut
73 clinics in total
- #15Massachusetts
71 clinics in total
- #16Virginia
71 clinics in total
- #17Maryland
68 clinics in total
- #18North Carolina
68 clinics in total
- #19Oklahoma
68 clinics in total
- #20Michigan
64 clinics in total
- #21Kentucky
60 clinics in total
- #22Louisiana
58 clinics in total
- #23Indiana
55 clinics in total
- #24South Carolina
54 clinics in total
- #25Kansas
52 clinics in total
- #26Oregon
52 clinics in total
- #27Wisconsin
51 clinics in total
- #28Nevada
50 clinics in total
- #29Minnesota
42 clinics in total
- #30Washington
42 clinics in total
- #31Idaho
38 clinics in total
- #32New Hampshire
31 clinics in total
- #33Arkansas
27 clinics in total
- #34Alabama
26 clinics in total
- #35Iowa
24 clinics in total
- #36New Mexico
22 clinics in total
- #37Hawaii
17 clinics in total
- #38Nebraska
16 clinics in total
- #39West Virginia
14 clinics in total
- #40Missouri
13 clinics in total
- #41Maine
12 clinics in total
- #42Montana
12 clinics in total
- #43Rhode Island
11 clinics in total
- #44Alaska
10 clinics in total
- #45North Dakota
10 clinics in total
- #46South Dakota
10 clinics in total
- #47Delaware
8 clinics in total
- #48Wyoming
8 clinics in total
- #49Vermont
4 clinics in total
- #50Mississippi
3 clinics in total
States with the Most Semaglutide Clinics Per Capita
The states with the most semaglutide clinics per capita are Utah (23.62 clinics per 1 million people), New Hampshire (22.29 clinics per 1 million people), and Florida (21.58 clinics per 1 million people).[12][13]
- States with the Most Semaglutide Clinics Per Capita
- #1Utah
23.62 clinics per 1M people
- #2New Hampshire
22.29 clinics per 1M people
- #3Florida
21.58 clinics per 1M people
- #4Connecticut
20.23 clinics per 1M people
- #5Idaho
19.69 clinics per 1M people
- #6Colorado
19.53 clinics per 1M people
- #7Kansas
17.7 clinics per 1M people
- #8Oklahoma
16.94 clinics per 1M people
- #9Tennessee
15.44 clinics per 1M people
- #10Nevada
15.03 clinics per 1M people
- #11Wyoming
13.72 clinics per 1M people
- #12Alaska
13.51 clinics per 1M people
- #13Kentucky
13.32 clinics per 1M people
- #14Ohio
12.81 clinics per 1M people
- #15Louisiana
12.35 clinics per 1M people
- #16North Dakota
12.33 clinics per 1M people
- #17Oregon
11.98 clinics per 1M people
- #18Hawaii
11.79 clinics per 1M people
- #19New Jersey
11.62 clinics per 1M people
- #20Texas
11.05 clinics per 1M people
- #21South Dakota
10.89 clinics per 1M people
- #22Maryland
10.87 clinics per 1M people
- #23Montana
10.59 clinics per 1M people
- #24Arizona
10.5 clinics per 1M people
- #25New Mexico
10.31 clinics per 1M people
- #26South Carolina
10.25 clinics per 1M people
- #27Massachusetts
10.14 clinics per 1M people
- #28Rhode Island
9.98 clinics per 1M people
- #29Arkansas
8.78 clinics per 1M people
- #30Wisconsin
8.74 clinics per 1M people
- #31Maine
8.63 clinics per 1M people
- #32California
8.21 clinics per 1M people
- #33Nebraska
8.15 clinics per 1M people
- #34Virginia
8.15 clinics per 1M people
- #35Illinois
8.13 clinics per 1M people
- #36Indiana
8.01 clinics per 1M people
- #37West Virginia
7.92 clinics per 1M people
- #38Delaware
7.63 clinics per 1M people
- #39Iowa
7.52 clinics per 1M people
- #40Georgia
7.43 clinics per 1M people
- #41Minnesota
7.21 clinics per 1M people
- #42New York
6.8 clinics per 1M people
- #43Michigan
6.38 clinics per 1M people
- #44Pennsylvania
6.33 clinics per 1M people
- #45North Carolina
6.28 clinics per 1M people
- #46Vermont
6.18 clinics per 1M people
- #47Washington
5.38 clinics per 1M people
- #48Alabama
5.1 clinics per 1M people
- #49Missouri
2.1 clinics per 1M people
- #50Mississippi
1.01 clinics per 1M people
Semaglutide Statistics by City
Cities With the Most Semaglutide Clinics
The cities with the most semaglutide clinics are Miami, FL (210 clinics), Tampa, FL (105 clinics), and New York City, NY (84 clinics).[12][14]
- Cities With the Most Semaglutide Clinics
- #1Miami, FL
210 clinics
- #2Tampa, FL
105 clinics
- #3New York City, NY
84 clinics
- #4Chicago, IL
82 clinics
- #5Houston, TX
70 clinics
- #6Los Angeles, CA
65 clinics
- #7Phoenix, AZ
57 clinics
- #8Boston, MA
55 clinics
- #9Atlanta, GA
53 clinics
- #10San Diego, CA
50 clinics
- #11Salt Lake City, UT
46 clinics
- #12Dallas, TX
45 clinics
- #13Las Vegas, NV
45 clinics
- #14Philadelphia, PA
44 clinics
- #15Orlando, FL
41 clinics
- #16Columbus, OH
39 clinics
- #17Austin, TX
38 clinics
- #18Baltimore, MD
38 clinics
- #19Detroit, MI
37 clinics
- #20Washington, VA
37 clinics
- #21San Antonio, TX
32 clinics
- #22Tulsa, OK
31 clinics
- #23Cincinnati, OH
29 clinics
- #24Portland, OR
29 clinics
- #25Oklahoma City, OK
28 clinics
- #26Indianapolis, IN
26 clinics
- #27San Francisco, CA
26 clinics
- #28Denver, CO
24 clinics
- #29Jacksonville, FL
24 clinics
- #30New Orleans, LA
23 clinics
- #31Plano, TX
21 clinics
- #32Boise, ID
20 clinics
- #33Nashville, TN
20 clinics
- #34Charlotte, NC
18 clinics
- #35Fort Worth, TX
18 clinics
- #36Knoxville, TN
18 clinics
- #37Louisville, KY
18 clinics
- #38San Jose, CA
18 clinics
- #39Newport Beach, CA
17 clinics
- #40Overland Park, KS
17 clinics
- #41Colorado Springs, CO
16 clinics
- #42Sacramento, CA
16 clinics
- #43Memphis, TN
15 clinics
- #44Albuquerque, NM
14 clinics
- #45Richmond, VA
14 clinics
- #46Dayton, OH
13 clinics
- #47Murrieta, CA
13 clinics
- #48Ontario, CA
13 clinics
- #49Franklin, TN
12 clinics
- #50Lexington, KY
12 clinics
- #51Raleigh, NC
12 clinics
- #52Honolulu, HI
11 clinics
- #53Arlington, TX
10 clinics
- #54Charleston, SC
10 clinics
- #55Des Moines, IA
10 clinics
- #56Omaha, NE
10 clinics
- #57Sarasota, FL
10 clinics
- #58Wichita, KS
10 clinics
- #59Baton Rouge, LA
9 clinics
- #60Cape Coral, FL
9 clinics
- #61Celina, TX
9 clinics
- #62Chandler, AZ
9 clinics
- #63Fort Collins, CO
9 clinics
- #64Akron, OH
8 clinics
- #65Centennial, CO
8 clinics
- #66Chattanooga, TN
8 clinics
- #67Grand Rapids, MI
8 clinics
- #68Hartford, CT
8 clinics
- #69Little Rock, AR
8 clinics
- #70Manchester, NH
8 clinics
- #71Mount Pleasant, SC
8 clinics
- #72Paramus, NJ
8 clinics
- #73Pittsburgh, PA
8 clinics
- #74Port Saint Lucie, FL
8 clinics
- #75Toledo, OH
8 clinics
- #76Bakersfield, CA
7 clinics
- #77Columbia, SC
7 clinics
- #78Fresno, CA
7 clinics
- #79Huntsville, AL
7 clinics
- #80Lakeland, FL
7 clinics
- #81Ocala, FL
7 clinics
- #82San Bernardino, CA
7 clinics
- #83Birmingham, AL
6 clinics
- #84El Paso, TX
6 clinics
- #85Eugene, OR
6 clinics
- #86Greenville, SC
6 clinics
- #87Greenwich, CT
6 clinics
- #88Greenwood Village, CO
6 clinics
- #89Kirkland, WA
6 clinics
- #90McKinney, TX
6 clinics
- #91Naples, FL
6 clinics
- #92Parker, CO
6 clinics
- #93Salem, OR
6 clinics
- #94Savannah, GA
6 clinics
- #95Allentown, PA
5 clinics
- #96Anchorage, AK
5 clinics
- #97Bethesda, MD
5 clinics
- #98Boulder, CO
5 clinics
- #99Coeur d'Alene, ID
5 clinics
- #100Englewood, CO
5 clinics
Obesity Rates By State
The states with the highest obesity rates are West Virginia (41%), Louisiana (40.1%), and Oklahoma (40%).[15]
- Most Obese States in the U.S.
- #1West Virginia
41% obesity rate
- #2Louisiana
40.1% obesity rate
- #3Oklahoma
40% obesity rate
- #4Mississippi
39.5% obesity rate
- #5Tennessee
38.9% obesity rate
- #6Alabama
38.3% obesity rate
- #7Ohio
38.1% obesity rate
- #8Delaware
37.9% obesity rate
- #9Indiana
37.7% obesity rate
- #10Kentucky
37.7% obesity rate
- #11Wisconsin
37.7% obesity rate
- #12Arkansas
37.4% obesity rate
- #13Iowa
37.4% obesity rate
- #14Georgia
37% obesity rate
- #15South Dakota
36.8% obesity rate
- #16Missouri
36.4% obesity rate
- #17Kansas
35.7% obesity rate
- #18Texas
35.5% obesity rate
- #19North Dakota
35.4% obesity rate
- #20Nebraska
35.3% obesity rate
- #21Virginia
35.2% obesity rate
- #22South Carolina
35% obesity rate
- #23Michigan
34.5% obesity rate
- #24Wyoming
34.3% obesity rate
- #25North Carolina
34.1% obesity rate
- #26Minnesota
33.6% obesity rate
- #27Nevada
33.5% obesity rate
- #28Illinois
33.4% obesity rate
- #29Pennsylvania
33.4% obesity rate
- #30Arizona
33.2% obesity rate
- #31Idaho
33.2% obesity rate
- #32Maryland
33.2% obesity rate
- #33Maine
33.1% obesity rate
- #34New Mexico
32.4% obesity rate
- #35Alaska
32.1% obesity rate
- #36Washington
31.7% obesity rate
- #37Florida
31.6% obesity rate
- #38Utah
31.1% obesity rate
- #39Oregon
30.9% obesity rate
- #40Rhode Island
30.8% obesity rate
- #41Connecticut
30.6% obesity rate
- #42Montana
30.5% obesity rate
- #43New Hampshire
30.2% obesity rate
- #44New York
30.1% obesity rate
- #45New Jersey
29.1% obesity rate
- #46California
28.1% obesity rate
- #47Massachusetts
27.2% obesity rate
- #48Vermont
26.8% obesity rate
- #49Hawaii
25.9% obesity rate
- #50Colorado
25% obesity rate
Obesity Rate Correlation to Semaglutide Clinic Count
The Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) between state obesity rate and the number of semaglutide clinics per capita is -0.464.[12][13][16] This suggests a moderate negative correlation between a state's obesity rate and the number of semaglutide clinics per capita in the state.
In other words, states with a higher rate of obesity actually have a lower number of clinics per capita.
This could be due to a higher rate of obesity in states that have a lower GDP per capita. Further research will be performed in an upcoming SGS pricing study. Get notified when it's published.
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