Pharma is big money. This drug can cost 800-1400/month. Average American can't even run a mile. Patients dont want to hear how they need to eat less or exercise

Pharma is big money. This drug can cost 800-1400/month. Average American can't even run a mile. Patients dont want to hear how they need to eat less or exercise. Doctors have long queues of people to get through. Easier to prescribe the pill and move on vs address lifestyle choice.