Prior authorization criteria for retatrutide will likely mirror Wegovy's: documented obesity with BMI 30 or BMI 27 with one weight-related comorbidity, and evidence of prior lifestyle modification
Record your weight weekly (same day, same time, same conditions), track your measurements, and note how your clothes fit
It is vital that CMS pursue these alternatives
On average, individuals taking Ozempic can expect to lose around 5-10% of their initial body weight
Consequently, clinicians are presented with a range of available GLP-1 RAs when making treatment decisions
The improvement in glycemic control and reduction in body weight with these compounds offers benefits to patients with T2D, with liraglutide (3.0 mg) also providing a treatment option for those with obesity and semaglutide under investigation for this indication