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When a BCBS plan does cover Zepbound, prior authorization is typically required

The drugs, which mimic a hormone that slows digestion, triggers insulin and helps people feel full longer, cut Americas stubbornly high obesity rates for the first time in more than a decade and show promise in aiding a range of conditions from kidney disease to drug addiction

Reference information: J Clin Invest

Others are developing medicines that are longer-acting than those from Novo Nordisk and Lilly

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To customize dosing one needs to turn to generic compounded versions