Four specific GLP-1 medications were examined: semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus), liraglutide (Saxenda), exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon BCise), and dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Even though obesity is a recognized medical condition, many insurance plans, especially Medicare, do not cover weight-loss medications
This is legally distinct from therapeutic supply under the TGA's regulatory framework
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Compounded formulations often cost significantly less than brand-name versions, making longer treatment courses more financially feasible for many patients