Because Wegovy has FDA approval for cardiovascular risk reduction and MASH treatment, many Medicare prescription plans that havent covered Wegovy for weight loss may now cover it for these indications
What Reform Would Actually Look Like Effective PBM reform requires addressing four distinct problems: the rebate opacity problem, the spread pricing problem, the vertical integration conflict problem, and the ERISA preemption gap that shields self-insured employer plans from state regulation
The kidney progression events in patients with DKD were defined as a decline of 30% or more in eGFR, or an increase of twofold or more in UACR, or progression to end-stage kidney disease, or death due to renal causes
Its part of a new generation of treatments designed to help with weight loss, blood sugar control, and possibly other health issues like sleep apnea and joint problems
Using such substances without medical supervision can pose significant health risks