HCP Insights

This study assesses healthcare providers' awareness, usage, and perceptions of GLP-1 therapies for type 2 diabetes and weight management. It explores the clinical, logistical, and economic factors that influence their prescribing decisions.

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Key Findings

Semaglutide dominates cardiovascular positioning despite tirzepatide gains

75% of HCPs associate Ozempic with superior CV benefits vs. 46% for Mounjaro, with 62% of Ozempic prescribing decisions citing cardiovascular benefits compared to 41% for Mounjaro.

Zepbound's weight loss halo elevates tirzepatide portfolio

Strong weight loss efficacy association for Zepbound influences HCP perceptions of tirzepatide overall, with 85% viewing Mounjaro's weight loss benefits favorably vs. 75% for Ozempic in T2D decisions.

Access barriers hit tirzepatide products harder despite modest overall differences

While HCPs report minimal coverage differences across GLP-1s, cost and coverage restrictions affect 75-78% of prescribing decisions with challenges more pronounced for tirzepatide products in the weight loss setting.

Insights at a Glance

CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFIT

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is currently favored over Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) in HCP decision-making when cardiovascular benefit is a priority, reinforcing its role as a leading driver of GLP-1 selection in both T2D and weight loss.

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Among HCPs Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is more closely linked to cardiovascular benefit than Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), suggesting stronger brand recognition for heart-related outcomes across both indications

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Weight Loss Efficacy Finding

Strong brand association with weight loss efficacy for Zepbound is influencing HCP perceptions of Tirzepatide overall, positioning Mounjaro as a compelling option even in T2D care

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ACCESS Finding

Prescribing is rarely driven by access, but favorable coverage for Semaglutide gives Ozempic and Wegovy a modest edge over Tirzepatide competitors

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Cost and coverage restrictions are the leading barriers to GLP-1 prescribing, with challenges especially pronounced in the weight loss setting and more acute for Tirzepatide products

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Ozempic and Wegovy lead on access and affordability brand associations, though overall perceptions remain modest across GLP-1 brands

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WEIGHT LOSS Finding

HCPs weigh both glycemic control and weight loss benefits heavily when selecting treatments, with weight loss emerging as a critical driver across both T2D and weight loss contexts

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awareness

While tirzepatide and semaglutide dominate NASH recognition at ~67% each, CagriSema leads next-generation awareness in diabetes and weight loss at ~50%. Significant knowledge gaps persist with >50% HCPs unaware of pipeline options across key metabolic indications.​

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