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PMC 11674233
US health policy and prescription drug coverage of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of obesity
[DOI] [PubMed] 30.Packer M, Zile MR, Kramer CM, Baum SJ, Litwin SE, Menon V, et al
Small recommends having the following ready when submitting a request for coverage: Your BMI and recent weight history Medical records showing past attempts to lose weight Lab results, like fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and cholesterol levels A letter from your healthcare provider explaining why the prescribed medication is medically necessary Your providers office will usually handle the prior authorization process and send these documents to your insurance company for review
Obesity Subtypes, Related Biomarkers & Heterogeneity
doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.06.062 [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 155.Harasta AE, Power JM, Von Jonquieres G, et al
