One of the more interesting things buried inside the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program prior authorization form is what it tells us about who this program is actually designed to help
In some cases, GLP-1s may be preferred due to their additional cardiovascular benefits, however, Mirkovic notes that GLP-1s and metformin are often used together to help manage diabetes. Summary GLP-1s have gained significant popularity in recent years, with medications like Ozempic, Victoza, Trulicity, and others being widely used
When prescribing occurs without a cohesive strategy, medications can become little more than temporary symptom suppressorsbandages placed on clinical problems rather than thoughtful treatments for underlying conditions
The association between GLP-1s and wet AMD is less clear, with different studies showing conflicting results, says Rachitskaya
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Only a licensed clinician can make that determination