Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected
Summary
Yale researchers tested 49 websites to get prescriptions for a type of medicine called GLP-1. They used fake patient profiles and often got prescriptions in under five minutes with little talk from doctors.Key Facts
- Researchers are from Yale University.
- They looked at 49 different websites offering GLP-1 prescriptions.
- GLP-1 is a medicine often used to help with weight loss and diabetes.
- Fake patient profiles were used to test the websites.
- Many sites gave prescriptions quickly, sometimes in less than five minutes.
- Interaction with a doctor or clinician was often minimal or very short.
- The study was published on July 6 in the JAMA medical journal.
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