Primary Care Doctors' Opinions on Helping Patients Who Lose Insurance for Weight-Loss Drugs Based on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

Primary care physicians (PCPs) may have a limited understanding of alternative weight management treatments following the use of GLP-1-based drugs.

• Many PCPs commonly prescribe GLP-1-based drugs for weight management.
• A knowledge gap exists among PCPs regarding alternative treatments for weight management.
• This gap may be problematic for patients who lose insurance coverage for GLP-1-based drugs after initial weight loss.
• Patients may require alternative treatments to maintain weight loss or manage weight after discontinuing GLP-1-based drugs.
• Little is known about PCPs' preparedness to handle this clinical scenario.

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