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Factors associated with semaglutide initiation among adults with obesity

JAMA Network Open

2025-01-21
(Press-News.org) About The Study: This cohort study found that key sociodemographic, health care, and clinical factors are associated with receipt of semaglutide, a novel glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication, in those without diabetes. These findings suggest that insurance plan type and structure may be a crucial intervention point for improving equity in obesity treatment access. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Andrew C. Stokes, PhD, email acstokes@bu.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.55222)

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[Press-News.org] Factors associated with semaglutide initiation among adults with obesity
JAMA Network Open