Retrospective EHR analysis reveals demographic and geographic disparities in semaglutide and tirzepatide prescribing for obesity, highlighting the need for equitable access strategies.
This study uses data from the US nationwide electronic health record–based Epic Cosmos Dataset to examine prescriptions for semaglutide and tirzepatide, focusing on differences across race, ethnicity, social vulnerability, and urbanicity and assess the need for strategies to promote equitable access to these therapies.
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