About The Study: This secret shopper study found that online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors often did not require clinician interaction, relying primarily on patient-reported questionnaires that may not capture important clinical and social history. Several findings suggest limited oversight: multiple GLP-1 RA prescriptions from the same clinicians, prescriptions issued despite missing required photos, and prescriptions issued within 5 minutes or less.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Reshma Ramachandran, MD, MPP, MHS, email reshma.ramachandran@yale.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2026.9131)
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