When expanding trial eligibility criteria to reflect broader patient populations typically encountered in clinical practice, we identified 453,201 individuals initiating semaglutide or sitagliptin (expanding SUSTAIN-6 eligibility) and 136,089 initiating tirzepatide or dulaglutide (expanding SURPASS-CVOT eligibility)
Patients with type 2 diabetes who are overweight may find Semaglutide GLP-1 to be a useful therapy choice because of its ability to help patients lose weight
Orlistat reduces fat-soluble vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K)
Visit OAC's Medicare Bridge Resource Hub for practical guidance and resources to help you prepare for your pharmacy visit: #Medicare #BridgeProgram #GLP1 #OAC To view or add a comment, sign in Millions Of Older Americans Now Qualify For GLP-1s Under New Medicare Program Reuters (7/1, Prentice, Niasse) reports a Medicare program starting on Wednesday allows millions of people to qualify for GLP-1 medications for just $50 a month, bringing the highly effective drugs to people aged 65 and older at an affordable price. The 18-month CMS trial program will offer for the first time Novo Nordisks Wegovy and Eli Lillys Foundayo and Zepbound as a weight-loss treatment alone. In the past, Medicare was barred from weight-loss coverage and had paid for the drugs only when prescribed for co-conditions like cardiovascular issues and severe fatty liver disease
