GLP-1 Medications When Appropriate Our providers may prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide when clinically appropriate, with proper monitoring and follow-up
GLP-1 RAs bypass genetic defects in the leptin-melanocortin system, promote weight loss, and improve metabolic function through the coordinated regulation of blood glucose and appetite [64,65] [Figure 2]
Why is it required
There's one catch: Consumers can only order the new vials by paying out of pocket via LillyDirect, a company platform that coordinates telehealth services and fills prescriptions for patients, the company said in a statement
CMS should announce the negotiated prices for the 2027 drugs by November 30, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2027
For example, dulaglutide (Trulicity) is only authorised for type 2 diabetes, while semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy) and liraglutide 3mg (Saxenda) have specific authorisations for weight management with eligibility criteria defined by NICE guidance