does va prescribe semaglutide Has anyone been prescribed for type 2 diabetes or weight loss at the VA? Ozempic vs Semaglutide : A

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Future pharmaceutical CagriSema Anticipated FDA approval: Phase 3 trials completed FDA submission expected 2024-2025 Approval likely 2025-2026 Brand name: CagriSema Pharmaceutical pricing (projected): Likely $1,200-1,500/month without insurance Similar to Wegovy/Zepbound pricing Insurance coverage uncertain initially Patient assistance programs may be available Insurance considerations: May cover if BMI 30 with comorbidity Or BMI 27 with diabetes/hypertension Prior authorization required Step therapy (try semaglutide first) When pharmaceutical available: Easier administration (pre-filled pen likely) Medical support included Quality guaranteed Prescription required May or may not be cheaper than research peptides Troubleshooting CagriSema dosing issues Common problems and solutions

The pharmacy provided a branded calling card for questions, which is a nice touch I havent seen elsewhere

In an ideal situation, beyond-use dates are assigned based on testing conducted by the 503A pharmacy