If your clinician feels compounded medications are clinically appropriate for you, any compounded medications are not approved by the FDA or reviewed for quality, safety or efficacy
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In fact, GIP may be an even more potent insulin secretagogue than GLP-1 under certain conditions
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Private insurance coverage varies wildly: Some plans cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss (usually with prior authorization) Many plans only cover Ozempic/Mounjaro if you have type 2 diabetes Some plans have exclusions for weight loss medications entirely Coverage may require documented BMI thresholds, previous diet attempts, or other criteria If your insurance covers brand-name medications for weight loss: Your copay might be $25-$100/month, which is obviously the best financial option
The comparison is not as simple as "newer is better." Each compound has genuine advantages the other lacks