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ArticleObesity science & practice2026

Attitudes Toward Injectable GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Treatment: A Qualitative Interview Study With Healthcare Professionals.

Raluca C Capaian, Phillippa Lally, Saskia C Sanderson

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Raluca C CapaianSchool of Psychology University of Surrey Guildford UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7368-1769
Phillippa LallySchool of Psychology University of Surrey Guildford UK.
Saskia C SandersonSchool of Psychology University of Surrey Guildford UK.

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Abstract

Background: Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist) can help individuals living with obesity to lose weight. UK guidelines currently recommend semaglutide and other injectable GLP-1 drugs are prescribed in specialist (Tier 3) multidisciplinary weight management services, and other settings. The study aimed to explore the views of healthcare professionals, working within a specialist weight management service that was not yet prescribing injectable GLP-1 drugs, about these drugs being prescribed in their service in the future. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 healthcare professionals; thematic analysis was used to identify themes. Results: Thirteen main themes were identified within four theme clusters. Conclusions: The findings highlight several areas for further research and practice, including how specialist weight management service teams might integrate interpersonal behavioral support and injectable GLP-1 drug prescriptions to best help patients in the future.

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GLP‐1interviewsobesityqualitativesemaglutideWegovy

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PMID42630863
PMCPMC13494737

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