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Mismatched concentrations are the number one cause of dosing errors with compounded GLP-1 medications

Wegovy Originally marketed as Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetics, it was rebranded to Wegovy for weight loss when studies showed that 90% of patients lost 15% or more of their starting body weight

Key highlights Six drug tiers Tiers 1, 2, and 6: No deductible Tiers 3, 4, and 5: Apply to your plans deductible, then copay or coinsurance Plan deductibles Basic D: $270 Core D: $270 Value D: $225 Elite D: $200 True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) annual limit $2,100 annuallyonce reached, all Part D drug costs are fully covered for the rest of the year Easy Access Fill prescriptions at any in-network retail or mail-order pharmacy Stages of coverage Drug tiers *Tier 3 includes many common brand-name drugs, some higher-cost generic drugs, and insulin

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Wegovy is the only weight-loss medication with proven cardiovascular benefits (SELECT trial)