Mistake four: relying on verbal instructions without written verification
Even without coverage, prices are kept low, fixed and may even be lower than an insurance copay for the same medication
Conditions that prevent use include a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, a history of severe pancreatitis, pregnancy, and active gallbladder disease
4,6 A key issue in the physiology of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is the reduced incretin effect, which mainly results from decreased activity of the primary incretin hormones, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide)
Common plan rules may include a minimum BMI, a qualifying weight-related condition, documentation of previous weight-loss efforts, and confirmation that the medication is medically appropriate