doi: 10.1007/s00018-020-03688-4
Insurance coverage (where available for brand-name GLP-1s) can significantly reduce costs but may involve prior authorization, step therapy requirements, and coverage limitations
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But that changed in July 2026 when Medicare launched the GLP-1 Bridge Program, a temporary pilot that gives eligible beneficiaries access to certain weight loss medications with costs as low as $50/month for eligible beneficiaries, subject to program terms and eligibility
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Its short half-life (1 hour) also reduces the risk of lasting effects the following morning, which may make it less useful for people who wake up during the night