Wegovy is FDA-approved to assist with chronic weight management in adults with obesity or adults with an overweight body mass index and an additional metabolic comorbidity
Its about biology, said Saman Rahmanian, co-founder and chief product officer
At Plastic Surgery professional conferences I attended this past year, scientific panels focused on semaglutides, describing the pathophysiology of how these drugs work on the body and brain, with two of my Plastic Surgery colleagues sharing their own personal experiences with weight loss (up to 80 pounds) on these magical medications
Patients may receive similar medications but encounter very different expectations, access pathways, and treatment experiences
Ro said it hopes its new tool can help patients understand their coverage options so they can decide how to pursue weight loss
Historically, Medicare hasnt covered weight loss medications and doesnt let people use the manufacturers coupons in combination with their Part D plan
