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. That price could depend on where you get your Mounjaro prescription filled, though. Mounjaro’s only on-label use is for diabetes, so Medicaid likely won’t cover it for obesity.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 20, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic medications cost 80%-85% less than brand-name drugs. An estimated 90% of prescriptions filled in the United States are for commonly prescribed generic drugs. Chances are, you’ve taken a generic or authorized generic medication, and for good reason—according to the U.S.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The following list ranks the states that had the most Ozempic prescription fills at the pharmacy in 2023. Most healthcare providers will prescribe Ozempic off-label or Wegovy only if weight loss can reduce the risk of a more serious health condition. Where is Ozempic most popular?

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Policy Prescription

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to the FDA , the entry of six competing manufacturers often results in a generic version that is 95% less expensive than the brand version. According to Oshymansky , as a doctor, he had experiences with patients who died because they could not afford certain off-patent prescription drugs. So, why do we need Cuban’s Cost Plus?

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