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Aetna Medicare Advantage Limited Coverage Medicare Advantage coverage for Wegovy varies by plan and indication
But unlike approved peptides used in medicine, such as insulin and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Health Canada tells CBC "unauthorized peptide products sold for wellness purposes have not been assessed for safety, quality or effectiveness." And yet, CBC News found doctors promoting and prescribing a popular unauthorized peptide called Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157) that is touted to help accelerate muscle growth and tissue repair
This is not a complete list of risks or precautions, and it does not replace the guidance of your prescribing clinician
According to the MHRA/EMC Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), dizziness is classified as an 'uncommon' side effect, affecting fewer than 1 in 100 patients
This means if you weigh 200 pounds at the start of treatment, you can expect to lose around 30 pounds in about a years time