when is the glp 1 pill coming out FDA has approved the first version of GLP-1 drugs. Novo Nordisk says participants who took the Wegovy pill in clinical trials lost an average of 16.6% of their body weight GLP-1 Medications and Birth Control

Coverage Baseline Previously unavailable under Medicare Part D Only 13 states cover them in Medicaid (KFF HMA survey) 19% of large employers cover GLP-1s for obesity, though 43% of employers with 5,000+ employees offer coverage (KFF 2025 survey) Current Expansion ~50% of CVS Caremark clients now provide coverage for weight loss Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program launches coverage for eligible Medicare Part D patients 7/1/26 This aligns with a recent survey from Business Group on Health that found 67% of the surveyed employers now cover GLP-1s for weight loss (though a reduction is expected for 2027)

This happens largely because appetite returns to previous levels, and the metabolic improvements gained during treatment are no longer present

Common Side Effects of Ozempic Like any medication, Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause side effects

Is it safe to take every day

Focus on lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains