The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 17, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. At first glance, Mounjaro might look pretty pricey, but its out-of-pocket costs can vary drastically based on insurance coverage, discounts, pharmacy location, and more.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 7, 2024

Unfortunately, a law from 2003 prohibits Medicare Part D from covering weight loss drugs, which means it won’t cover Ozempic prescribed solely for weight loss , an off-label use. Consider a compounded version Compounding pharmacies mix the active ingredients in a drug themselves.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, ANDA submissions should extrapolate the RLD safety and effectiveness data for drugs with the same active ingredients, dosage forms, strengths, routes, and labeling. From 2003 to 2023, 943 drugs were approved through the 505(b)(2) pathway. The 505(j) pathway is how you get a multisource generic.

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