Once approved, TRICARE beneficiaries have a $38 copay for Wegovy and a $38 copay for Zepbound for a 90-day supply via the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery program (as of this writing)
Additionally, IGF-1 enhances expression and activity of enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism, including carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1, the rate-limiting enzyme for fatty acid entry into mitochondria for oxidation
However, one important endpoint that was not reported in the PR is the change to muscle mass
Physicians must conduct thorough screenings that account for contraindications including a history of pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, and eating disorders
Can GLP-1 medications affect fat digestion
Even modest weight loss (510%) in PCOS can lead to improvements in ovulation, fertility, insulin resistance, and hyperandrogenism