Adherence

Primary care physicians' proactivity in prescribing pharmaceutical weight loss treatments is significantly correlated with their belief in the efficacy of those treatments and their specific knowledge of the agents, whereas lack of knowledge is the predominant barrier for less proactive physicians.

For primary care physicians, the key to expanding obesity treatment options is not just access to drugs, but targeted education and clear guidelines. Physicians who feel knowledgeable and confident are significantly more likely to prescribe effective pharmaceutical interventions like liraglutide. Updating guidelines and providing continuous education can directly increase proactive prescribing.