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Typical requirements include: BMI 30 (or 27 with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, etc.) 6 months documented lifestyle efforts (diet and exercise in your medical record) Step therapy: Some plans require trying other weight loss medications first (like phentermine or Contrave) Renewal: Must lose 5% of starting weight to continue coverage Renewal Requirement Don't Miss This Most BCBS plans require you to lose at least 5% of your starting body weight to continue coverage after the first authorization period (usually 6-12 months)
Since Ozempic is no longer on the FDAs drug shortages list, manufacturers of compounded semaglutide must stop producing the medication within 60 to 90 days of the announcement, depending on the type of facility