The number of uninsured patients without diabetes on these medications, along with those with insurance but who choose to pay out of pocket, is likely high
If the individual is also psychologically dependent on the drug, (i.e., they need it to cope with certain situations or triggers), they demonstrate another aspect of addiction
While genetic predisposition does not predict exact medication response, it can inform a more realistic conversation with your provider about whether medication-only weight loss aligns with your physiology
Robert Popovian 01:50 So formulary exclusions very simply, the pharmacy benefit management company or the insurer, in some cases, decides that theyre going to exclude a drug from the formulary and provide patients with very little choice
However, such coverage comes with strict eligibility requirements, such as patients needing an extremely high BMI and associated health conditions