Medical Economics December 2, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Side effects of GLP-1 RA drugs influence patient adherence, despite controlled research guiding physicians.
- Real-world experiences may lead to treatment discontinuation due to physical side effects.
- Cost and availability significantly impact patient willingness to continue treatment.
- Robert Kushner, MD, highlights these factors based on his expertise in obesity and nutrition.
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
Side effects play a role in a patient’s desire to use GLP-1 RA drugs for weight loss or other health conditions....