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You must use a backup (non-oral) method for 4 weeks after starting and 4 weeks after each dose increase

In the CY 2023 PFS final rule (87 FR 70234), we finalized an alternative quality performance standard at 425.512(a)(4)(ii) and (a)(5)(ii) for performance year 2023 and subsequent performance years

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As healthcare providers increasingly recognize the importance of personalized approaches, the demand for GLP 1 analogues that cater to specific patient needs is likely to grow