If Youre Asking This Question, Youre Not Alone Over the past two years, one question has come up in nearly every employee benefits renewal meeting: Should our health plan cover GLP-1 medications? Medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes
The Wegovy pill is for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related health conditions
Well break down the similarities and differences between liraglutide and semaglutide, from how they work and their side effects to cost, coverage, and which may be better suited to your goals
Tirzepatide, for example, targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors
Melanotan 1 is the original research name for the peptide, while Afamelanotide is its International Nonproprietary Name (INN) and the name used for the approved prescription drug