States that recently eliminated obesity GLP-1 coverage: California (Medi-Cal) eliminated coverage for weight loss GLP-1s
So if you, say, went from using up a whole Ozempic pen (which costs just shy of $1,000 without a prescription) once a month to using up a whole pen once every two months, that could save you $6,000 in a year
Some patients may be able to use FSA or HSA funds for eligible expenses, depending on their plan terms and benefits administrator
Short-acting formulations such as exenatide (Byetta) and lixisenatide (Lyxumia) have half-lives of approximately 24 hours
Theyre not licensed nationallythey employ providers with licenses in multiple states and match you to someone licensed where you are
GLP-1s are generally well tolerated, with most gastrointestinal side effects subsiding over time