If you've achieved your goal weight and want to assess whether you can maintain it without medication, a gradual dose reduction under medical supervision is safer than abrupt discontinuation
Instead, you enter your zip code at the start of intake to check eligibility
Before applying, make sure you meet the following requirements: Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident Have a total household income that is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level Be a Medicare beneficiary or have no insurance Not be an enrollee or qualify for other federal, state, or government health programs, including Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy, or Veterans Affairs To apply for the patient assistance program, you must complete an online or paper application
In Phase III clinical trial data released last year, people on the highest dose of orforglipron lost, on average, 10% of their baseline body weight, compared to the 2.5% average weight loss seen in people taking a placebo
As far as what the process and support look like after pre-approval goes, it appears that Medvi processes your intake and gives you a final decision within 24 hours, which is great