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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. That price could depend on where you get your Mounjaro prescription filled, though. Mounjaro’s only on-label use is for diabetes, so Medicaid likely won’t cover it for obesity.

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What are authorized generics?

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An estimated 90% of prescriptions filled in the United States are for commonly prescribed generic drugs. Chances are, you’ve taken a generic or authorized generic medication, and for good reason—according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic medications cost 80%-85% less than brand-name drugs.