GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation in Older Adults: Population-Level Trends in Ontario and Peel Region
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have rapidly become an important part of the conversation around diabetes and population health. Semaglutide was approved by Health Canada in 2018, and GLP-1 RAs were subsequently covered for adults aged 65 and older through the Ontario Drug Benefit program. However, on January 31, 2024, the Ministry of Health introduced a Limited Use policy that restricted GLP-1 RA coverage.
This seminar presents findings from a population-based descriptive analysis of older adults in Ontario initiating GLP-1 RA medications between 2022 and 2026, with a particular focus on Peel Region. The presentation will explore who is initiating these medications, how patterns of use have changed over time, and what changed following the introduction of the Limited Use policy.
Speakers: Dr. Hailey Banack and Vicki Yiannakis
Dr. Hailey Banack is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology Division at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. She holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Obesity and Aging Across Populations and the Novo Nordisk Professorship in Health Equity and Chronic Illness Prevention.
Vicki Yiannakis is a second-year Master of Public Health student in Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. This summer, she completed a research practicum through the Network for Healthy Population’s Summer Research and Training Program under the supervision of Dr. Banack and is contributing to ongoing work addressing GLP-1 use in older adults.
The Network for Healthy Populations Seminar Series is pleased to announce that we offer CME credits. In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” at registration.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
The Network for Healthy Populations Seminar Series is pleased to announce that we offer CME credits. In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” at registration.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
