Remove 2022 Remove Insurance Remove Insurance Coverage
article thumbnail

Insurance stopped covering my GLP-1: What to do next

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although health insurance companies tend to cover GLP-1 agonists as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, coverage for weight loss is less common. That said, insurance formularies can change for a variety of reasons, and it can be frustrating to find that your GLP-1 medication is no longer covered. Contact your insurance company.

article thumbnail

FDA approves first generic once-daily GLP-1 medication

The Checkup by Singlecare

The popularity of these medications created a surge in demand, which led to shortages of some GLP-1 receptor agonists that began in 2022. The cost of the name-brand version varies , based on pharmacy and health insurance coverage. We are very pleased to launch liraglutide injection immediately upon receiving U.S.

FDA
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mapping the crisis: How data can help fix America’s growing pharmacy deserts

pharmaphorum

Skip to main content Thursday 12 June 2025 BlueSky linkedin youtube rss User account menu Subscribe Channels Channels Digital Market Access Oncology Patients R&D Sales & Marketing Spotlight on Content type Content type Digital -News -Views & Analysis -Deep Dive -Webinars -Podcasts -Video -White Papers -Event Market Access -News -Views & (..)

article thumbnail

Insulin statistics 2025

The Checkup by Singlecare

Diabetes statistics worldwide As of 2022, 830 million people worldwide were living with diabetes. Global diabetes prevalence quadrupled from 1990 to 2022. In 2022, more than 50% of people with diabetes were not taking medication for their condition. ADA , 2022 ) About 5.7% How many Americans use insurance for insulin?

article thumbnail

The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

Image Credit: Elena | stock.adobe.com A 2022 study reported that approximately 90% of the United States population lives within 5 miles of a pharmacy. These third-party administrators act as intermediaries between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance companies.

article thumbnail

A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

Additional considerations for selection between oral cephalosporin agents include differences in bioavailability and absorption, specific site of infection and the ability of drug to concentrate at that site, local resistance patterns, insurance coverage, available formulations, and cost to the patient. Updated September 21, 2022.

article thumbnail

Wegovy facts and statistics 2025

The Checkup by Singlecare

In 2022, the approval was expanded to include eligible individuals 12 years and older with obesity. A monthly supply of Wegovy can cost more than $1,800 without insurance. However, growing insurance coverage and savings programs are helping to make it more accessible. How many Americans use insurance for Wegovy?