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Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management

Drug Topics

I think they've definitely made a big impact in this space, and they will continue to do that. They will have insurance coverage, and that has helped tremendously to be able to adjust insulin doses. There are so many people using them, and they really have tremendous benefits in terms of glucose lowering and decreasing weight.

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Does TRICARE cover Wegovy for weight loss?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Many patients wonder if health insurance will help offset their out-of-pocket costs. There’s no definitive answer because insurance coverage depends on your specific health plan. But as Wegovy, insurance plans typically only cover it for weight loss. Like most brand-name prescription drugs , Wegovy isn’t cheap.

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Is prednisone good for migraines?

The Checkup by Singlecare

He gives the examples of a person with a kidney condition being unable to take ibuprofen , or sumatriptan due to a previous heart attack, or rimegepant due to insurance coverage. Hentrich says healthcare providers prescribe prednisone “if a patient is unable to take common medications prescribed for acute migraine treatment.”

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

pharmaphorum

Today, 45% of US counties meet the definition of a pharmacy desert. True visibility comes from layering pharmacy locations on top of geospatial data, such as population density, income levels, transportation access, insurance coverage, and health burden.

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The GLP-1 Gold Rush: Why Compounded Alternatives Are a Risky Bet

Pharmaceutical Commerce

I'll explain why this "gold rush" is fraught with peril, from a risk management and insurance perspective. Compounding, by definition, involves customizing medications to meet individual patient needs, such as altering dosage forms or removing allergens.

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Torrent Pharmaceuticals to acquire stake in JB Pharma for $3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Torrent Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Gujerat, India, has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of a controlling stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (JB Pharma) from global investment firm KKR at an equity valuation of Rs256.89bn ($3bn) on a fully diluted basis. Credit: Sai Thaw Kyar/Shutterstock.

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Out of Shortage, Into Controversy: The Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

Pharmacy Times

The definition of "essentially a copy" is pivotal, influencing compounding practices and legal interpretations. For example, a clinical notation that patient prefers compounded version because insurance will not pay is not acceptable.