People are less likely to take their GLP-1s when they cost more
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A new study suggests patients aren’t taking their GLP-1 weight loss medications as prescribed, often because of high out-of-pocket costs.
Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study analyzed compliance among 8,914 patients who started taking GLP-1s for weight loss and had continuous insurance enrollment through the 1.5 year study period. The cost of GLP-1s were broken into five segments: $0-$21, $22-$43, $44-75, $75-168, and more than $168.
Even at the lowest cost tier, medication discontinu
Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study analyzed compliance among 8,914 patients who started taking GLP-1s for weight loss and had continuous insurance enrollment through the 1.5 year study period. The cost of GLP-1s were broken into five segments: $0-$21, $22-$43, $44-75, $75-168, and more than $168.
Even at the lowest cost tier, medication discontinu
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