therefore, although we have shown HbA1c and weight improvements in cohorts switching to semaglutide, these patients may have switched treatment for various reasons other than glycaemic control and weight loss
This means your healthcare provider must submit any documents that support your need for the medication, including your BMI, any relevant diagnoses, and history of weight loss attempts (e.g., lifestyle changes or alternative weight loss medications)
The data stops in 2022, before tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, won approval for weight loss and before Medicare offered eligible seniors weight-loss drugs for a flat $50 monthly copay
Include the product, NDC, lot number, route, and clinician credentials
However, Lilly indicated they would in 2025 be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at an unspecified medical meeting