Some patients with severe gastroparesis lose a significant amount of weight and suffer from nutritional deficiencies, necessitating small bowel feeding access to bypass the stomach
Ask for Certificates of Analysis to confirm that your medication has been tested for potency, sterility, and endotoxins
Coverage depends entirely on your individual plans formulary, whether its prescribed for an FDA-approved indication (primarily type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction, not typically off-label for weight loss alone), and if it meets any prior authorization or step therapy requirements set by your insurer
Keep in mind that similar cases have now also been consolidated in New Jersey state court
It has become highly discussed in the media due to the increase in it being prescribed to people whose weight is affecting their health, or who wish to lose weight and have found that diet and exercise alone hasnt been sufficient
These are not necessarily drawbacks - they reflect the company's current business model and scope