Authors: Karen G Farrar University of Southern California , Los Angeles, CA, Duy Do Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA, Nina B Masters Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA, Brianna M Cartwright Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA After CVS Caremark made anti-obesity semaglutide the preferred formulary option in July 2025, switching from anti-obesity tirzepatide surged from 0.6% to 9.7%, representing more than a 16-fold rise
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Monitoring potassium levels with regular blood tests, especially when on medications like semaglutide, is essential for your safety