Poster Session I - A100 IMPACT OF GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS ON THE QUALITY OF BOWEL PREPARATION IN SCREENING COLONOSCOPIES

Abstract Background The effectiveness of a colonoscopy is dependent on the quality of the bowel preparation; the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) is a measure used to assess bowel preparation quality. The American Gastroenterology Association recommends a BBPS of ≥ 6 for screening colonoscopies. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are a class of medications used for treating a variety of conditions, acting to increase insulin secretion and reduce gastrointestinal motility. The effect on motility has raised questions about the impact these medications have on the quality of bowel preparations. Aims The aim of this study was to examine the effect of semaglutide on the quality of bowel preparation for patients undergoing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. We describe the BBPS scores of patients undergoing screening colonoscopies and compare the scores between the two groups. We also compare the proportions of patients who have a BBPS