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How Out-of-Pocket Costs Relate to Taking Semaglutide for Obesity in Adults with Private Insurance

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Abstract

A cohort study examines the association between patient out-of-pocket costs and adherence to semaglutide treatment for obesity.

  • Higher out-of-pocket costs may be linked to lower adherence rates in patients using semaglutide.
  • The study focuses on commercially insured adults in the United States.
  • Adherence to obesity treatment may vary significantly based on individual financial responsibilities.

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