Policy review surfaced two watchouts
If affordability is your number one concern, Hers is one of the lowest-cost entry points to GLP-1 care
"This research is very important because alcohol and drug addiction are major causes of illness and death, yet there are still only a few effective treatment options," said lead researcher Lorenzo Leggio, MD, Ph.D., of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that covering GLP-1s through insurance could raise employer premiums by as much as 14%, even when access was limited to the highest-need patients
For patients experiencing diarrhea or abdominal discomfort, morning administration may be preferable, as it allows symptoms to manifest during daytime hours when patients have easier access to bathroom facilities and can manage hydration more effectively