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Other Weight-Management Drug Classes Older weight-loss medications like phentermine work primarily as stimulants, increasing heart rate and energy to reduce appetite but carrying cardiovascular risks

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Based on CVS Caremark's own prior authorization data (obtained through Freedom of Information requests by the Obesity Action Coalition, 2025): 100% of patients request coverage 34% receive approval on first PA submission 24% receive approval after appeal 58% total approval rate Of approved patients, 41% abandon treatment after the first fill due to out-of-pocket cost (coinsurance averaging $380/month) Effective coverage rate: 34% of patients who request Wegovy through CVS Caremark receive it AND continue past the second fill

You can usually just stop taking Mounjaro without needing to taper down your dose, as there are no withdrawal symptoms

The medication is typically started at a lower dose and gradually increased to minimize side effects