For a GLP-1 agonist such as a semaglutide like Ozempic, the lowest dose for starting is usually 0.25 milligrams weekly, says Richard Siegel, MD, codirector of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center
A one-size-fits-all dose can leave heavier patients underdosed without anyone realizing it
This brief describes current coverage of GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) efforts to expand access and lower costs for GLP-1s through temporary demonstration programs, and potential impacts on beneficiaries and program budgets
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