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If using a single-dose vial, select an appropriate syringe for dose administration (e.g., a 1 mL syringe Inform health care provider if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant
Because these injections are intramuscular, the nutrients bypass the digestive system
Heres what it means for Medicaid enrollees: Medicaid access through the BALANCE Model could begin as early as May 2026 States must opt in voluntarily its not automatic Participating states receive federally negotiated prices from Eli Lilly (Zepbound, Mounjaro) and Novo Nordisk (Wegovy, Ozempic) Wegovy and Zepbound starting doses would cost the program $350/month (reduced from over $1,000) Patients in participating states would pay $50/month for covered GLP-1s Prior authorization and qualifying criteria will still apply This is the biggest potential expansion of GLP-1 access for Medicaid enrollees in history but it depends on your state deciding to participate
Your provider can discuss whether GLP-1 complements your existing plan
"Recognizing the challenges GLP-1 users face, protein in particular plays a critical role
