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Some plans go a step further, implementing exclusions that deny coverage for weight loss medications altogether, even if a doctor prescribes them

Cagri Sema Name: CagriSema Manufacturer : Novo Nordisk Current stage : Phase III trial currently underway (NCT07011667) 10 Takeaway : Could offer higher weight-loss results than semaglutide alone

If weight management is a priority alongside blood sugar control, GLP-1 medications offer a clear advantage in that area

At the same time, improved ovulatory function during treatment may increase the risk of unintended conception if contraception is inconsistent

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Liraglutide: Brand names Victoza and Saxenda Brand Victoza is non-preferred and requires same criteria as above + trial and failure with generic liraglutide and two preferred products (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity, Byetta, Bydureon, or Mounjaro)