Most insurance plans do not cover these medications for weight management indications, only for diabetes treatment with specific clinical criteria
Stopping semaglutide weeks before attempting pregnancy is unnecessary from a fertility standpoint, as the medication does not accumulate in reproductive tissue or cause lasting changes to sperm genetics
Interestingly, Ozempic and Wegovy competitor Zepbound (made by Eli Lilly), announced earlier this year that it would drop the self-pay price of its vials to $349 to $499 per month, depending on the dosage
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