The GLP-1 medications described in this article are compounded prescription medications that require evaluation by a licensed clinician before use
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News provided by Novo Nordisk Jul 01, 2026, 07:00 ET Starting today, eligible Medicare patients living with obesity can access Wegovy (semaglutide) injection and pill for a $50 monthly copay Wegovy offers adults living with obesity significant weight loss, along with diet and exercise, and is FDA-approved to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events including death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with obesity and heart disease a claim only Wegovy can make Since launching in January 2026, Wegovy pill has reached 3 million prescriptions * Medicare GLP-1 Bridge participation now expands patient access to authentic, FDA-approved Wegovy , including the Wegovy pill PLAINSBORO, N.J., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today FDA-approved Wegovy (semaglutide) is available through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a new access pathway for millions of older adults living with obesity
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The most common side effects include nausea, which affects roughly 20 to 44% of users depending on the study