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Coverage requires prior authorization, and most plans require step therapy (trying other weight-loss medications first)

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Semaglutide operates primarily through its action on the GLP-1 receptors, which are not only located in the pancreas but also widely distributed in the gastrointestinal tract

Theres no special certification required to prescribe FDA-approved weight-loss medications like Wegovy (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), or phentermine
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In some cases, cancer-related conditions like pernicious anemia (an autoimmune disorder) prevent the body from producing the intrinsic factor , which is necessary for B12 absorption in the small intestine
