Ensure the Doctor completes the necessary questionnaire and certifies the medical need
Common side effects include nausea, constipation, and appetite suppression, which typically fade within weeks
For each medication, we defined a start date (date of first redemption) and an end date (date of last redemption plus the number of daily doses redeemed on that date)
Absorption improves with carbohydrate and protein, so timing supplements with balanced meals optimizes bioavailability
Among firms that offer health benefits with 200 or more workers, 16% of firms with 200 to 999 workers, 30% of firms with 1,000 to 4,999 workers, and 43% of firms with 5,000 or more workers cover GLP-1 agonists when used primarily for weight loss [Figure 13.16]
This starts to approach the upper range of a 100-unit syringe, so accuracy matters