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According to Dexter Turnquest, MD , a bariatric surgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital , Wegovy is “an injectable medication that is taken once per week and will induce a feeling of prolonged satiety due to delayed gastric emptying, as well as decreased appetite.” Healthcare providers prescribe a starting dose of 0.25 mg is reached.

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It’s also FDA approved to reduce the risk of death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Healthcare providers may also prescribe Synjardy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart failure.

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However, most insurance companies dont cover compounded semaglutide, especially for weight loss, leaving many to pay potentially high out-of-pocket costs. Compounded drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they’re often intended only for use during drug shortages.

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However, it’s always a good idea to check the coverage and benefits offered by your insurance plan. Emergency situations, such as a laceration, fractured bone, serious concussion, acute sprain or strain, or severe illness, should be treated at an urgent care clinic, hospital emergency room, or a primary care provider’s office.

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