Ozempic et al
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Anonymous
| Was shocked to learn a friend was offered Ozempic by her primary care physician even though she is not overweight. (She mentioned to doc that she was unhappy with the 10 pounds she had gained due to menopause, yet has always been thin, even with the 10 pounds.) Do I live under a rock? Is this really prescribed so freely? I thought users had to be morbidly obese? FYI - Friend wisely said, "no thanks." |
Anonymous
| Is she paying OOP? Insurance isn’t going to cover that. |
Anonymous
| She could be over 27 BMI with high blood pressure, which wouldn’t necessarily make her look overweight. The meds aren’t just for obesity |
Anonymous
| If you want it prescribed you can get it. You just might not get it covered by insurance. Doctors are writing rx for it like it’s nothing |
Anonymous
| Crazy town |
Anonymous
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Look into the research coming out about Semaglutide. It is helping with addiction (alcoholism), cardiovascular health and recently cognitive function.
Is it too good to be true? I think it needs more time. But in the meantime I’ve lost over 50 lbs, stopped drinking and my cardio health has improved. Good thing I was overweight and qualified for Wegovy. |
Anonymous
I am morbidly obese and still paying full price $1400 OOP for wegovy. Meanwhile I have a sister is just slightly overweight and she only pays $25. Everyone’s insurance coverage policy is different |
Anonymous
| Doctors will be prescribing Wegovy as women go through menopause soon, and you’re seeing it here. Was life changing for me with perimenopause issues like weight and even mood. |
Anonymous
I am overweight/obese. Where do I go to qualify? My doctor is too slow. It's been over a year and no recommendations for drugs. |
Anonymous
Are you asking how do you get semaglutide? First off, you don’t want Ozempic. You want Wegovy. Same drug. Find a dr who will work with you. Contact your insurance comp to ask the guidelines of how to get it paid for. You probably need a diagnosis of obesity. If they don’t pay start talking to pharmacy’s about cost options. If you don’t get the answer you want talk to someone else. My fed drug plan just dropped it and I’ve been on it for a year. I’ve called no less than 10 people to find out the drug is discounted because of my insurance and there are coupons making it affordable. People are not going to look into who or how for you. Do some research. |
Anonymous
Be your own advocate. Call your insurance and ask what's covered, then call your doc, make an appointment, tell them you want it prescribed. I did this and had Wegovy in hand in less than a week. |
Anonymous
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My insurance covers some Ozempic but not all. Is the 2mg/3ml pen the right kind? I’m
Guessing they will only cover it for certain diagnosis codes? |
Anonymous
You need a prescription. Call your doctor. |
Anonymous
Exactly this. People don't realize that much of the weight loss you get via Ozempic is muscle loss, much more than usual. Big no no. |
Anonymous
“People” do realize that this is a possibility with any weight loss. That’s why it is recommended that you incorporate a strength training and exercise program. Being on zepbound has let me get there. I could not exercise consistently at my previous weight. It is life changing. |