Addiction remains one of our most pressing public health challenges, devastating families and communities while straining healthcare systems and social services
Thats 890 million adults 18 and older, and 160 million children and adolescents ages 5 to 19
Drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound have helped thousands of people lose weight, improve their health, and feel more confident in their daily lives
Many patients have complex motivations around GLP-1s, and many describe having mixed feelings about the idea of starting one
Recently, a comprehensive cohort study utilizing data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from 2004 to 2021 indicated no significant correlation between GLP-1 RAs and the incidence of new-onset malignancies, with a median follow-up of 8 years [109]
First, the removal applies to Aetna's standard plan formulary self-funded employers can and do keep their own drug lists, which is why some coworkers with "Aetna" cards still get Zepbound covered