is there still a glp-1 shortage FDA's compounded limits will have ripple effects throughout the retail industry FDA's GLP-1 decision kicks off
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If the program transitions into a full marketplace offering in 2028, it would mark one of the most significant Medicare expansions of prescription drug coverage in years, particularly for obesity treatment, which affects a large share of older Americans

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How do GLP-1 drugs lead to weight loss

One targets hormonal satiety signals while the other suppresses the central nervous systems hunger response
Here is what to expect post-approval: | Insurance Type | Expected Coverage | Timeline | |---------------|-------------------|----------| | Employer-sponsored (large) | Likely with prior auth | 6-12 months post-approval | | Employer-sponsored (small) | Variable | 12-24 months post-approval | | Medicare Part D | Possible after CMS review | 12-18 months post-approval | | Medicaid | State-dependent | 18-36 months post-approval | | ACA Marketplace | Varies by plan | 12-24 months post-approval | **Key factor:** The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and evolving anti-obesity medication (AOM) coverage policies may accelerate insurance adoption
