Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:24     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I just got a prescription for Wegovy but can’t find it. Where are people getting actual Wegovy prescriptions filled (not compounded)?


You can't. That's the answer. The 0.25 starting dose of Wegovy is just not available, anywhere. The manufacturer admits this. The highest doses of Wegovy are available though.

I think many people on this thread are taking Ozempic. What I'd like to know is, which insurance companies are covering this wildly expensive drug for people who DON'T HAVE DIABETES? for people who are just fat? Because I need to switch to that insurance plan during open season. My BCBS plan with the feds will absolutely not pay for Ozempic just because I have a high BMI.


BCBS FEP will cover Wegovy for BMI. Ozempic is for people who are diabetic/prediabetic. I have Wegovy covered on it. I have BMI and another factor (high cholesterol) but not sure if you need that to get coverage. Call the customer service number and see what they say.


Let me try this again. Yes, I know BCBS will cover Wegovy for BMI, and I have been prescribed Wegovy, and BCBS will pay for it, however there is no Wegovy to be had anywhere in the US at the starting dose of 0.25.

I'm not purchasing bathtub meth "compounded" Wegovy that isn't regulated by the FDA, for the low low price of $500/month. It's not even the same active ingredient and there have been numerous adverse reports:
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/medications-containing-semaglutide-marketed-type-2-diabetes-or-weight-loss

I would be interested in knowing of an insurance plan -- any plan -- that pays for Ozempic for people without diabetes mellitus.



NONE. There are NO insurance companies that are covering Ozempic without evidence of diabetic or prediabetic A1C numbers.


Wrong. Mine does.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:20     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:Try try try to understand this.

OZEMPIC is indicated diabetics. If you do not have diabetes insurance will not cover it. The dosing is designed for diabetes not for weight loss. Again, OZEMPIC is for diabetes.

WEGOVY is the same drug. It can be covered by insurance if pt is obese. The dosing is designed for weight loss. Again, WEGOVY is for weight loss.

Why would you be talking about Ozempic if you’re looking for weight lass?


NP. Try, try, try to understand you’re wrong. Ozempic and Wegovy are the same exact drug. Ozempic can be prescribed off-label for weight loss. And many insurance companies, lije mibe, cover the off- use prescribing of Ozempic. I use it for weight loss only and my insurance covers it.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:13     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:I get mine through a compound pharmacy.
I don’t technically qualify for Ozempic because my A1C is normal, but I have a ton of weight to lose.
I’m 46 and in surgical menopause.
Tried serious strength training before going on Ozempic, and gained more weight.
My doctor was like, “ that is the worst thing you can do!”
So… I’m not in agreement with all the posters here pushing weight training.


Your doctor sounds like a moron.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:03     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
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Anonymous wrote:If you were 20 lbs heavier you would not, in fact, meet criteria for Ozempic.

Ozempic is for people with type II diabetes.

You need to educate yourself about the indications for it.


I have. The indications for OZEMPIC are not simply being overweight or even really overweight.

You need to educate yourself on the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus. Here's the package insert, stupid:
https://www.ozempic.com/prescribing-information.html


NP. Actually dummy. I’m not diabetic and I take ozempic and it is covered by my insurance
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 23:49     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
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Anonymous wrote:I'm about 155, size 10. Age 50. I barely eat and yet my crappy menopausal metabolism has kept me at this size for about 4 years.
I have a few rolls, I look pretty dumpy. I have tried all sorts of diets--intermittent fasting, keto, on and on. My baseline intake is like 1200 calories---I can literally look at food and gain weight these days (stupid perimenopause).

The thing is, I don't qualify for Ozempic or Mounjaro, etc. If I was 20 pounds heavier I would. I'm part of an online weight loss group and countless women my age and 20 pounds heavier to start (maybe a size 12, 14) are reaching 130, 140---size 4 or 6. They just happened to have 20ish more pounds on them to begin with.

It's just... frustrating.


They wouldn’t solve your problems anyway. Your problems are in your head.


No, I'm genuinely have rolls. I used to be a size 4-6 until perimenopause. I know what it was like and I miss it.
I know countless women who have successfully combated the menopausal weight gain (and then some) with this. They just started at a higher weight.



Did you know it’s been debunked that menopause changes your metabolism? It’s actually loss of muscle that’s at the cause of your issues, not metabolism.


I don't know what it is but I barely eat and I am 20 pounds over the weight I was from age 21-45.


It’s muscle loss (which is also associated with age). Get it back while you still can.


I have the same muscle now at 50 than I was at 45 (DEXA scan -I lift extremely heavy ) but have more fat and weigh 10lbs more. Someone said it was like 10lbs of fat was injected into my middle - that is exactly me.

I understand how you feel OP. It is so frustrating. And I can see why even normal weight people are now taking it.


+100

I even still have a 6 pack with the belly fat around my belly button. I have rock solid muscular thighs and people talk about my guns. I have always had muscle and prob more now at 53. The jelly around my belly button cane overnight at 53. It’s definitely menopause related. I still workout (lift heavt too) 6 days per week, sometimes even 7, and eat healthy.


And you think a little tummy chub means you require a drug made for people who have diabetes or are obese? Just to lose a tiny bit of tummy fat that nobody except for you notices? Get over yourself and maybe get some mental health help. People like you are nutcases.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 23:47     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Have you talked to your doctor? There are other weight loss drugs out there - ask about phentermine. It's cheap and it works. I lost 15 lbs in three months.

You can also ask about Contrave and Saxenda.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 23:30     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Oh you poor baby, it's just horrible that you're not obese.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 23:28     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just got a prescription for Wegovy but can’t find it. Where are people getting actual Wegovy prescriptions filled (not compounded)?


You can't. That's the answer. The 0.25 starting dose of Wegovy is just not available, anywhere. The manufacturer admits this. The highest doses of Wegovy are available though.

I think many people on this thread are taking Ozempic. What I'd like to know is, which insurance companies are covering this wildly expensive drug for people who DON'T HAVE DIABETES? for people who are just fat? Because I need to switch to that insurance plan during open season. My BCBS plan with the feds will absolutely not pay for Ozempic just because I have a high BMI.


Have you had bloodwork done? Mine qualified as pre diabetic.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 23:23     Subject: Re:I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
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Anonymous wrote:For those taking Ozemoic or Wegovy, how bad is the hair loss? The pharma companies tell doctors that any weight loss causes hair loss, but my friends are seeing far more severe hair loss with these meds than from normal weight loss.


I have lost just over 15 lbs so far and my hair is normal. I'm losing about 1-2 lbs per week, so that is a normal loss rather than rapid. Maybe rapid loss causes hair loss? I don't know. I'm on Wegovy.


+1. I’m down 55 pounds in 6 months. Steadily losing 8-10 pounds a month. Have not notice hair loss. I am eating a ton of protein through (100-120 grams a day, despite staying at 1200:calories). I think that helps.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 22:51     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm about 155, size 10. Age 50. I barely eat and yet my crappy menopausal metabolism has kept me at this size for about 4 years.
I have a few rolls, I look pretty dumpy. I have tried all sorts of diets--intermittent fasting, keto, on and on. My baseline intake is like 1200 calories---I can literally look at food and gain weight these days (stupid perimenopause).

The thing is, I don't qualify for Ozempic or Mounjaro, etc. If I was 20 pounds heavier I would. I'm part of an online weight loss group and countless women my age and 20 pounds heavier to start (maybe a size 12, 14) are reaching 130, 140---size 4 or 6. They just happened to have 20ish more pounds on them to begin with.

It's just... frustrating.


They wouldn’t solve your problems anyway. Your problems are in your head.


No, I'm genuinely have rolls. I used to be a size 4-6 until perimenopause. I know what it was like and I miss it.
I know countless women who have successfully combated the menopausal weight gain (and then some) with this. They just started at a higher weight.



Did you know it’s been debunked that menopause changes your metabolism? It’s actually loss of muscle that’s at the cause of your issues, not metabolism.


I don't know what it is but I barely eat and I am 20 pounds over the weight I was from age 21-45.


It’s muscle loss (which is also associated with age). Get it back while you still can.


I have the same muscle now at 50 than I was at 45 (DEXA scan -I lift extremely heavy ) but have more fat and weigh 10lbs more. Someone said it was like 10lbs of fat was injected into my middle - that is exactly me.

I understand how you feel OP. It is so frustrating. And I can see why even normal weight people are now taking it.


+100

I even still have a 6 pack with the belly fat around my belly button. I have rock solid muscular thighs and people talk about my guns. I have always had muscle and prob more now at 53. The jelly around my belly button cane overnight at 53. It’s definitely menopause related. I still workout (lift heavt too) 6 days per week, sometimes even 7, and eat healthy.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 22:17     Subject: Re:I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:For those taking Ozemoic or Wegovy, how bad is the hair loss? The pharma companies tell doctors that any weight loss causes hair loss, but my friends are seeing far more severe hair loss with these meds than from normal weight loss.


I have lost just over 15 lbs so far and my hair is normal. I'm losing about 1-2 lbs per week, so that is a normal loss rather than rapid. Maybe rapid loss causes hair loss? I don't know. I'm on Wegovy.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 22:07     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm on Ozempic. I am a size 16/18. My goal weight would put me at a size 12/14. I have struggled with my weight my whole life - I was a size 10 for maybe a year in my 20s and only by dint of working out every moment.

I would have loved to have been petite or slender for decades like you, and I'd love to be a size 10 now. I don't think you'd actually want to trade places so you could get meds.


+10000000000000000000000


ABSOLUTELY
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 20:20     Subject: Re:I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
For those taking Ozemoic or Wegovy, how bad is the hair loss? The pharma companies tell doctors that any weight loss causes hair loss, but my friends are seeing far more severe hair loss with these meds than from normal weight loss.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2023 13:44     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just got a prescription for Wegovy but can’t find it. Where are people getting actual Wegovy prescriptions filled (not compounded)?


You can't. That's the answer. The 0.25 starting dose of Wegovy is just not available, anywhere. The manufacturer admits this. The highest doses of Wegovy are available though.

I think many people on this thread are taking Ozempic. What I'd like to know is, which insurance companies are covering this wildly expensive drug for people who DON'T HAVE DIABETES? for people who are just fat? Because I need to switch to that insurance plan during open season. My BCBS plan with the feds will absolutely not pay for Ozempic just because I have a high BMI.


BCBS FEP will cover Wegovy for BMI. Ozempic is for people who are diabetic/prediabetic. I have Wegovy covered on it. I have BMI and another factor (high cholesterol) but not sure if you need that to get coverage. Call the customer service number and see what they say.


I have BCBS FEP basic and Ozempic is covered no questions asked. For now at least, I worry that will change next year. No prior authorization required.


Pp here. Oh, I am surprised, I did have to get pre-approval for the wagovy but it only took like a few days and it's good for 6 months.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2023 13:39     Subject: I am super jealous of people who qualify to take Ozempic, etc.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just got a prescription for Wegovy but can’t find it. Where are people getting actual Wegovy prescriptions filled (not compounded)?


You can't. That's the answer. The 0.25 starting dose of Wegovy is just not available, anywhere. The manufacturer admits this. The highest doses of Wegovy are available though.

I think many people on this thread are taking Ozempic. What I'd like to know is, which insurance companies are covering this wildly expensive drug for people who DON'T HAVE DIABETES? for people who are just fat? Because I need to switch to that insurance plan during open season. My BCBS plan with the feds will absolutely not pay for Ozempic just because I have a high BMI.


BCBS FEP will cover Wegovy for BMI. Ozempic is for people who are diabetic/prediabetic. I have Wegovy covered on it. I have BMI and another factor (high cholesterol) but not sure if you need that to get coverage. Call the customer service number and see what they say.


I have BCBS FEP basic and Ozempic is covered no questions asked. For now at least, I worry that will change next year. No prior authorization required.