Its purpose is to alert patients and healthcare providers about the potential for serious side effects, injuries, or death
This approach risks receptor desensitization, increased cost, and diminishing returns
These outcomes represented a dramatic improvement over the 2-4% weight loss typically seen with lifestyle changes and diet alone
Even with Aetna coverage, costs vary based on your plan's tier structure: Preferred brand tier : $50 to $100/month copay Specialty tier : $150 to $300/month copay or 20-30% coinsurance Out-of-pocket maximum : Once you hit your plan's annual max (typically $4,000 to $8,000 for individuals), the plan covers 100% Without insurance, Wegovy costs roughly $1,300 to $1,400 per month at retail
It also improved liver fibrosis without worsening steatohepatitis (37.0% vs