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There are challenges to the use of GLP-1 RAs, including drug expense and availability.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the barriers to access when prescribing GLP-1 RAs.
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Continued advancements in the GLP-1 RA space show clinical promise for patients, though challenges-including barriers to care such as drug expense and availability-exist.
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The claim is based on a comprehensive overview of the GLP-1 RA class.
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GLP-1 RAs
Evan S. Drake et al. · The Nurse Practitioner · 2024
DOI 10.1097/01.npr.0000000000000216
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