To qualify, you need Part D drug coverage and you need to hit one of the following thresholds: Have a BMI of 35 or higher Have a BMI of 30 or higher with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease at stage 3a or higher Have a BMI of 27 or higher with prediabetes, or a prior heart attack, stroke or blocked arteries in the legs or arms If you're already getting GLP-1 coverage through Medicare for type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or a fatty liver disease called MASH, the Bridge program doesn't apply to you you're already covered through a different channel
Research shows that semaglutide can be highly effective for people whove regained weight after bariatric surgery
In addition to selling the full semaglutide molecule, the company also markets different parts of the compound, such as individual amino acids and a fatty side chain that can be attached to the peptide to increase the drugs half-life in the body
A dedicated section of your refrigerator (free), a digital thermometer with min/max recording ($15-20), aluminum foil for light protection ($3), alcohol swabs for sterility ($5 for a box of 100), and a small notebook or phone app for tracking dates (free)