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Acknowledgements The authors thank Michael Bonar, Creative Director at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, for the original figure concept
Given that the kidney-protective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors are independent of glucose lowering [51], DAPA-CKD and EMPA-KIDNEY have included participants both with and without diabetes mellitus (Table 1, Fig
E66.3 for overweight) An ICD-10 code for the qualifying tier condition, where applicable The prescribing clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) and a statement that they are not on the CMS Preclusion List Documentation that the medication will be used alongside structured nutrition and physical activity Date of last clinical visit with the prescribing provider The specific medication being requested (Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo) with dose and quantity Some Part D plans add requirements such as documented prior lifestyle intervention attempts, weight history over the past 24 months, or signed patient acknowledgment of the long-term nature of treatment
Key Preclinical Studies The Foundational Selectivity Study (Raun et al., 1998) The landmark study that characterized ipamorelin tested it in rats and swine, comparing it to GHRP-6 and growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)