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Key takeaways include: Obesity drug coverage in Medicaid remains limited, with 13 state Medicaid programs covering GLP-1s for obesity treatment under fee-for-service (FFS) as of January 2026

Best practice: Match the peptide to the severity of the metabolic model (Standard obesity/T2D = Tirzepatide, Severe obesity/Lipolysis = Retatrutide)

Ozempic is a specific brand of GLP-1 receptor agonist used to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity

Physicians must evaluate the whole patient: medical history, risk factors, readiness for change, and long-term goals

Some GLP-1 and related medications are approved for chronic weight management in eligible adults without diabetes

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