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
Research
Ozempic Price by Country
9-market dataNine 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 dataSourced 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 registerA 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 registerVerified 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 crosswalkPublished 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 dataCMS 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 trackedSEC-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 findingsComprehensive 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 dataLive telehealth provider pricing tracker with historical data, trend analysis, and change logs.
Secrecy & Stigma
Survey dataHow many users hide their GLP-1 use and the social dynamics of weight loss medication.
Cost & Financial Impact
Survey dataFinancial sacrifices, insurance barriers, and out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1 medications.
Cravings & Alcohol
Survey dataSelf-reported changes in alcohol consumption, food cravings, and compulsive behaviors.
Stopping & Quitting
Survey dataSelf-reported experiences, weight regain data, and reasons for discontinuing GLP-1 medications.
Public Opinion & Dating
Survey dataHow 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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