Based on your plan, Wegovy may require prior authorization, which means the healthcare provider will need to tell the insurance company why you need this medicine before the insurance company will decide if they will provide coverage
The FDA labeling explicitly states that semaglutide should not be administered intramuscularly or intravenously
If you develop new symptoms, your GP can help determine which medication is responsible
Side effects Prescription GLP-1 medications come with well-documented side effects
Without insurance, monthly prices can exceed $1,000, and even with coverage, access can vary widely depending on your plan and whether the medication is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss
There are no FDA-approved generic versions of semaglutide, and the FDA has issued warnings about compounded semaglutide products that may contain impurities, incorrect dosages, or different substances than labeled