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What insurance companies look for: Common prior authorization criteria include documented BMI meeting the FDA-approved threshold, documentation of weight-related comorbidities (for patients with BMI 27 to 29.9), evidence of previous weight loss attempts (diet, exercise, behavioral modification), a letter of medical necessity from your provider, and sometimes documentation that you have tried and failed other weight loss medications first (step therapy)

The sudden emergence of positive anecdotal reviews raving about GLP-1 patches is an excellent example of why you should not trust everything you see on social media

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Most GLP-1 prescriptions are written by primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and telehealth providers who may have limited training in eating disorder identification

Emerging Safety Concerns and Mortality Data from Weight Loss and Diabetes Medications Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide), and Saxenda (liraglutide) have surged in popularity for both type 2 diabetes management and weight loss