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Finally, compounded semaglutide is also an injection, but is not brand-name and does not come in single-use injector pens, and can be combined with other medications by the compounding pharmacy
The following medications can potentially cause variable weight gain in some individuals
Rather than previously storing subcutaneous fat (fat stored just below the skin) typically in the hips and thighs, the body starts accumulating visceral fat, or body fat stored deep in the abdomen that carries significant health risks
ABOUT SEMAGLUTIDE AND WEIGHT LOSS The newest group of type 2 diabetes medications are the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) group and a GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)
Policy Update: Weight Loss Medication Coverage Changes Coming in 2026 As part of our ongoing commitment to managing healthcare trends and supporting clients, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will be updating coverage policy for weight loss medications, including GLP-1s, effective January 1, 2026