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ArticleObesity science & practice2026

A Remote Program for Navigator- and Pharmacist-Led Management of Obesity Medications in Adults: Rationale, Design, and Implementation.

Bryn Falahee, John W Ostrominski, Kavishwar B Wagholikar, Ozan Unlu, David Zelle, Sanjay Kumar, Daniel Gabovitch, Michela Tucci, Austen Smith, Hunter Nichols and 11 more

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Bryn FalaheeDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2913-3213
John W OstrominskiDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2866-9414
Kavishwar B WagholikarHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Ozan UnluHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0106-5004
David ZelleDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8193-5067
Sanjay KumarHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2078-2322
Daniel GabovitchHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Michela TucciDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.
Austen SmithFirelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky Ohio USA.
Hunter NicholsDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2119-6140
Irene G McCarthyDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.
Samar MushtaqueDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.
Tabitha V RutkowskiDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.
Ashley C McCarthyDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4551-7268
Heather J BaerHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Christopher P CannonHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4596-2791
Naomi D L FisherDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.
Jorge PlutzkyHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Caroline M ApovianDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8029-1922
Benjamin M SciricaHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.
Alexander J BloodHarvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA.

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Abstract

Objective: Remote interventions leveraging team-based care may ameliorate persistent gaps in obesity medication implementation, but prospective studies are lacking. In this paper, the design, enrollment, and implementation of a remote intervention for obesity medications are described. Methods: The Supplementary Anti-Obesity Medication Integration into a Longitudinal Obesity (SAIL) study is a fully remote program with pharmacist- and navigator-led obesity medication implementation. Individuals with body mass index (BMI)-defined overweight or obesity receiving a digital lifestyle intervention were recruited for participation in SAIL via a survey. Effectiveness outcomes included obesity medication prescription and body weight change at 6 months. Focus groups were conducted with study staff after program completion to identify implementation barriers and solutions. Results: Between June 2023 and September 2024, 200 patients responded to the survey, of which 99 were eligible. Of these, 75 enrolled in SAIL (mean age, 50 ± 12 years; 83% women; mean BMI 36 ± 6 kg/m Conclusions: The final results of SAIL will inform the effectiveness of remote, algorithm-driven, navigator- and pharmacist-led programs for obesity medication prescription and management.

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digitalimplementationnavigatorsobesitypharmacotherapyremote

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PMID42603929
PMCPMC13476458

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