GLP-1 Consumer Research

Original consumer survey data on the real-world experience of GLP-1 weight loss medication users — cost, stigma, cravings, quitting, and public opinion.

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Topline Findings

~12%

of U.S. adults report currently using or having recently used a GLP-1 medication

KFF Health Tracking Poll, Nov 2025

82%

of U.S. adults say prescription drug costs are unreasonable

KFF/Peterson, 2024

45M+

GLP-1 prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. in 2023

IQVIA Institute, 2024

27%

of GLP-1 users report experiencing judgment for using weight loss medication

Ro Health Survey, 2024

Methods at a Glance

Status

In development

Target sample

n=500+ U.S. adults

Platform

Prolific (opt-in)

Limitations

Self-reported; not causal

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Research

Ozempic Price by Country

9-market data

Nine published four-dose 1 mg Ozempic benchmarks standardized across markets, with local price basis, dated ECB conversions, comparability rules, and source conflicts documented.

Ozempic Price History

2017–2027 data

Sourced U.S. Ozempic injection list-price history from 2017 through the announced 2027 WAC, with estimated net prices, self-pay, Medicare, Oregon and CPI benchmarks.

Counterfeit Ozempic Lot Numbers

30-record register

A regulator-sourced register of 30 Ozempic identifiers from FDA, WHO, and national alerts, paired with the exact serial, label, device, market, or carton condition that matters.

GLP-1 Prior Authorization Requirements by Insurer

Policy register

Verified 2026 payer policy register comparing BMI floors, comorbidities, lifestyle requirements, initial authorization periods, renewal thresholds, and official source documents.

GLP-1 Insurance Denial Reasons by Insurer

8-policy crosswalk

Published denial triggers across eight exact 2026 insurer and pharmacy-benefit policy instances, with BMI routes, prerequisites, continuation rules, appeal records, and source documents.

Medicare GLP-1 Spending by Prescriber State

CMS data

CMS Medicare Part D gross GLP-1 drug costs by prescriber state in 2024, with a 2023 comparison, product rankings, methodology, limitations, and downloadable data.

GLP-1 Telehealth Funding & M&A Database

17 companies tracked

SEC-sourced ledger of funding rounds, acquisitions, public-company revenue, valuations, restructurings, and litigation in GLP-1 telehealth. Confidence-graded, CSV download, updated monthly.

GLP-1 Statistics Hub

14 key findings

Comprehensive statistics on GLP-1 usage, cost, clinical outcomes, and consumer experience. Sourced from KFF, CDC, IQVIA, CMS, and peer-reviewed trials.

GLP-1 Pricing Index

Live data

Live telehealth provider pricing tracker with historical data, trend analysis, and change logs.

Secrecy & Stigma

Survey data

How many users hide their GLP-1 use and the social dynamics of weight loss medication.

Cost & Financial Impact

Survey data

Financial sacrifices, insurance barriers, and out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1 medications.

Cravings & Alcohol

Survey data

Self-reported changes in alcohol consumption, food cravings, and compulsive behaviors.

Stopping & Quitting

Survey data

Self-reported experiences, weight regain data, and reasons for discontinuing GLP-1 medications.

Public Opinion & Dating

Survey data

How surveyed U.S. adults view GLP-1 users and the impact on dating and relationships.

Resources

Methodology & Disclosures

Collected via Prolific, an online research participant platform (U.S.-based respondents). This is a nonprobability, opt-in sample and is not nationally representative. Full methodology, sample details, and funding disclosures are published transparently.

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Media & Press

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