Have a history of cardiovascular disease and are looking for a treatment that offers additional heart health benefits
"These drugs enable patients to lose weight efficiently, but weight regain occurs more quickly than we usually see after diets," said Professor Susan Jebb, according to a press release published on EurekAlert
Because neither of these scenarios seems appealing, it is presumed that it is more cost-effective for health insurance companies, employers, and employees to not have these types of medications included in the covered drug lists
The $50 copay is only for weight loss If you're already taking one of these medications for a qualifying condition such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, or sleep apnea, you'll continue to get it through your regular Part D plan
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