Research Letter

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Order Fills and Out-of-Pocket Costs by Race, Ethnicity, and Indication

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.4258

October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cohort study examines how often glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist orders are filled, the out-of-pocket cost per prescription, and differences by patient race and ethnicity or indication among patients with insurance.

Corresponding Author: Ameet Sarpatwari, PhD, JD, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, 401 Park Dr, Ste 401 East, Boston, MA 02120 (asarpatwari@hsph.harvard.edu).

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