GLP 1
What Is Amycretin? Novo’s Next-Generation Amylin-GLP-1 Drug
Amycretin is an investigational obesity drug from Novo Nordisk that combines two appetite-regulating mechanisms, GLP-1 and amylin, in a single molecule, and it comes…
What Is Survodutide? The GLP-1/Glucagon Drug for Obesity and Liver Disease
Survodutide is an investigational once-weekly injectable from Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma, being developed for both obesity and liver disease. It’s a dual agonist…
What Is Orforglipron? The First Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Loss
Orforglipron, sold under the brand name Foundayo, is a once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss from Eli Lilly, and it reached a milestone in…
Painful Sex on GLP-1 Medications: Causes and What Actually Helps
Painful sex during GLP-1 treatment is not something you have to live with, and it usually traces back to a handful of manageable causes….
Vaginal Dryness on GLP-1 Medications: Why It Happens and What Helps
Some women notice more vaginal dryness after starting a GLP-1 medication, and while it’s usually mild and manageable, it’s a real experience with a…
Medicare and Medicaid Together: Can Dual-Eligibles Use the GLP-1 Bridge?
Yes, in most cases. If you’re dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, you can use the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge as long as you’re enrolled…
Does the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge’s $50 Count Toward Your Deductible?
No, it doesn’t, and this surprises almost everyone. The $50 you pay each month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge will not count toward your…
Can You Use a Manufacturer Savings Card With the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge?
No. You can’t stack a Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo manufacturer savings card on top of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge’s $50 copay, and the reason…
What Happens When the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Ends? The 2027 Cliff
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is scheduled to end on December 31, 2027. When it does, the flat $50 copay it provides for weight-loss GLP-1s…
