Some of these lesions have been described as non-specific macules (neural), reddish ulcerated nodules (smooth muscle tissue), or painful subungual nodules (cartilaginous tissue)
But the shift can feel disorienting, especially if you're used to planning meals around consistent hunger
Nonetheless, several provisional considerations may assist clinical decision-making
Market Players: The rise of new models like virtual-first care and organizations like Hims/Hers offering access to weight management programsincluding compounded or prescription GLP-1sfurther drives awareness and accessibility, increasing demand for employer coverage
Pharmacy trends are expected to be dominated by specialty drug spending and GLP-1 utilization, prompting a greater focus on biosimilar adoption, site-of-care strategies, formulary management and step therapy