Patterns of Access and Clinical Oversight in GLP-1 Medication Use for Weight Management

My name is Kate Monteith -Ross, and I am an Independent Nurse Prescriber. I am conducting this survey to better understand how individuals are accessing and managing GLP-1 medications as part of their weight loss journey to feed into a larger data pool for publication. The purpose of this survey is to explore patterns of use, including the level of medical oversight, prescribing routes, and whether individuals are following structured, clinician-led programmes or self-directed approaches. This research aims to provide greater insight into current practices and patient demographics, with the intention of informing safer and more effective clinical management strategies. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. No personally identifiable information will be collected. The data gathered will be used for research purposes and may be included in a future publication.

By proceeding with this survey, you confirm that:

1. You are participating voluntarily.

2. You understand the purpose of the survey.

3. You consent to your anonymised data being used for research and publication.

If you do not wish to participate, please do not continue with the survey.

Thank you for your time and contribution to this research.

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* 1. Are you currently using, or have you previously used, a GLP-1–based medication for weight loss?

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* 2. What brand of medication did you take or are you taking?

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* 3. How did you obtain your medication?

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* 4. Are you currently under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional while using this medication? Or were you when you were taking?

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* 5. Are you following a structured weight management programme alongside the medication? Such as lifestyle support, supplement guidance, food diary keeping and exercise recommendations ?

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* 6. How do you determine your dosing or dose escalation?

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* 7. How confident are you in the authenticity and quality of the medication you are using? As in it’s CE Mark etc

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* 8. Where do you primarily get information about your medication and its use? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. What was the main reason you chose this route to access your medication?

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* 10. How long have you been using (or did you use) the medication? (Even if off and on)

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