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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy insurance coverage, Zepbound shortages, and more

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health insurers have agreed to start paying for the Wegovy weight-loss drug for certain people on Medicare with heart conditions, The Wall Street Journal reports. From 2013 to 2022, pharmaceutical and device companies made more than 85 million payments totaling $12.1 Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe.

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Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities, and side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance coverage and cost comparison | Side effects | Drug interactions | Warnings | FAQ Mounjaro and Ozempic are two brand-name medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro Ozempic Typically covered by insurance?

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A Guide to Getting Birth Control Prescribed by a Pharmacist

BuzzRx

A demanding work and school schedule, family responsibilities, lack of health insurance, and time-consuming doctor appointments are a few obstacles women have to face when getting birth control. However, your health insurance plan may only cover specific brands or their generic versions.

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Health insurance statistics 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

What is health insurance? | How common is health insurance? Health insurance stats by ethnicity | Health insurance stats by state | Health insurance stats by age group | Health insurance stats by type | Common complications | Costs | Treatment | FAQs | Research Health insurance is a hot topic these days.

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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

The patent for brand-name Cymbalta expired in 2013, allowing other companies to produce and market duloxetine, the Cymbalta generic name. The cost of generic Cymbalta, known as duloxetine, can vary depending on insurance coverage, pharmacy, and location. Is there a Generic for Cymbalta? How Much Is Generic Cymbalta?

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How to take care of your BIPOC patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

Medical Care Research and Review (2013) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Insurance Coverage: Dynamics of Gaining and Losing Coverage over the Life-Course. Pain Medicine (2012) Residential Segregation and Disparities in Healthcare Services Utilization.

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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I first started taking methylation support in 2013, and I attribute proper methylation support to my remission from Hashimoto’s symptoms. For example, you can order a genetic saliva test kit from 23andme.com , or see if you can get a genetic test from your physician, which may be covered by insurance.

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