Anyone have experience w Ozempic for weight loss?
KidDoc said:
I'm still waiting on the Prior authorization process with my insurance. Not a surprise.
No, that is a good way to get in trouble with the TMB(Texas Medical Board). There was a surgeon out of Madisonville recently who got on probation for writing for Bactroban(a topical antibiotic) for family without charting it.Stringfellow Hawke said:KidDoc said:
I'm still waiting on the Prior authorization process with my insurance. Not a surprise.
Can you not just write yourself a prescription? Not like it is Oxy…
KidDoc said:No, that is a good way to get in trouble with the TMB(Texas Medical Board). There was a surgeon out of Madisonville recently who got on probation for writing for Bactroban(a topical antibiotic) for family without charting it.Stringfellow Hawke said:KidDoc said:
I'm still waiting on the Prior authorization process with my insurance. Not a surprise.
Can you not just write yourself a prescription? Not like it is Oxy…
KidDoc said:
I got a robocall that my PA was approved (BMI 33 body fat %27 with dyslipidemia that is controlled with atorvastatin 10mg). I plan to start at the end of the month as I'm heading to Cancun in a week and don't want to worry about side effects with a new medicine in Mexico.
The FDA indication is BMI > 27 with any complication (HTN, dyslipidemia, DM) or BMI > 30.fulshearAg96 said:
I got denied wegovy because my BMI is not high enough. My buddy gets Ozempic thru a wellness clinic. Unfortunately they are not taking new patients.
I'm in Houston... If anyone has options to get a hold of either please let me know.
Mine was $50 for the first month, $25 after the online coupon after the PA went through (took about a week).fulshearAg96 said:
OK. Good news. I spoke to the Dr's office and got my prescription approved. I use Cigna for health insurance. Bad news is my out of pocket is 1,537.88 for 4 pins. Is this what others are experiencing as far as out of cost expense for Wegovy?
KidDoc said:Mine was $50 for the first month, $25 after the online coupon after the PA went through (took about a week).fulshearAg96 said:
OK. Good news. I spoke to the Dr's office and got my prescription approved. I use Cigna for health insurance. Bad news is my out of pocket is 1,537.88 for 4 pins. Is this what others are experiencing as far as out of cost expense for Wegovy?
You may have a pharmacy deductible you haven't met?
That sounds like the cash price and just not covered. Most likely the doc has to do a prior authorization (PA) to prove you meet criteria for insurance to cover it.
Great question and I'm not sure. I would assume that the drug company has tried to prove it works for weight loss and the studies have not supported it. Drug companies do not have to publish failed studies, they can pick the good ones. They would love to move more product and a pill that is proven effective for weight loss would be printing $$$.hypeiv said:
What are your thoughts on using the injection for semaglutide rather than the tablet (Rybelsus)? Do you expect the tablet to eventually be approved for weight loss?
I've been thinking alot about this and I think it is multifactorial.hypeiv said:
Thanks for the reply... Can I also get your thoughts on why you think these medications work? My hypotheses is type 2 diabetes medications that lower insulin help your body get into ketosis which allows you to burn body fat for fuel rather than glucose. I can't help but notice that the side effects of these drugs (nausea, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite) are very similar to what people call the "keto flu". Like the "keto flu" these side effects usually only last for a week until your body adapts.