Medical Xpress September 17, 2024
Injectable weight loss drugs are popular right now but can be hard to get because they are in short supply or too expensive without insurance. The result is that some people are skipping the doctor’s office and reaching out to potentially unreliable sources such as unlicensed online pharmacies or telehealth sites, which could expose patients to risks.
A new national survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals 1 in 4 (25%) of 1,006 adults surveyed would consider using an injectable weight loss medication without consulting their doctor. The reasons include:
- Lower cost (18%)
- Not covered by insurance (15%)
- Unable to get a prescription from their doctor (9%)
- Lack of availability through a pharmacy (6%)
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