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I see so many people just posting about random studies that are not full randomized controlled trials are often not even in human beings

What they found was cost dominates treatment decisions: 68% said cost influenced their decision to start or continue treatment 44% said the medication cost more than they expected Cost surpassed side effects as the #1 reason people stopped taking GLP-1s A breakdown of the financial burden: 24% pay more than $250 per prescription fill Nearly 8% pay $500 or more per fill 24% said insurance didn't cover any cost Weight management patients were nearly twice as likely to pay $250+ vs diabetes patients --- Here's what patients are thinking: Nearly 40% ended up using discount programs or manufacturer coupons 60% know someone who wants GLP-1s but can't afford them 83% believe Americans turn to DTC programs because traditional healthcare is too expensive Patients still prioritize safety: 60% are aware of safety risks with non-FDA-approved GLP-1s--this one surprised me

The FDA has advised that kidney function should be monitored closely in high-risk patients

Martnez-Martnez L-A, Mora T, Vargas A, et al