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However, the high cost and frequent shortages of these FDA-approved drugs have led employers and patients to explore compounded GLP-1 medications as an alternative
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Available as tablets or suppositories
Here's what you need to know: Medicare Coverage (Effective Mid-2026) Following the November 2025 Trump administration agreements, Medicare will cover GLP-1 medications for obesity with: $50 monthly copay for eligible patients $245 government cost (down from $1,000+ list prices) Medicare Eligibility Requirements: BMI over 27 with prediabetes OR established cardiovascular disease, OR BMI over 30 with uncontrolled hypertension, kidney disease, or heart failure, OR BMI over 35 (severe obesity) Medicaid Coverage States can opt into $245 monthly pricing for all covered uses
Katie Olson RD, CEDRD-S, LD Patients chief complaint Christina is looking to manage her prediabetes and lose weight