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As a once-weekly injection, Ozempic belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and helps lower blood sugars by boosting insulin levels and lowering glucagon (a hormone that signals your liver to make glucose)

A 2024 study in Health Affairs (Wharam et al.) found that 89% of appeals for weight-loss medication denials based on plan exclusions were unsuccessful, compared to 54% success rate for appeals based on insufficient documentation

As the weight loss medication landscape continues to evolve, Mounjaro stands out for its effectiveness

The same molecule had been approved earlier as Mounjaro in May 2022 for type 2 diabetes

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