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Dispensing of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to adolescents and young adults

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Between 2020 and 2023, the number of adolescents and young adults with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) dispensing increased substantially. In contrast, the number with dispensing of other drugs decreased. Increases in GLP-1RA dispensing were greatest for females, highlighting the importance of educating patients and prescribers on sex-specific safety risks (e.g., concerns during pregnancy). 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Joyce M. Lee, M.D., M.P.H., email joyclee@med.umich.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7112)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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