But we must also consider possible long-term health benefits and cost savings as an important part of this equation, and the value of these drugs to patients health outcomes. Commercial insurance coverage for GLP-1 drugs is typically approved on a limited time basis, potentially several months to two years, and weight loss must be documented to maintain coverage, according to the commission
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Participants achieved significant reductions that exceeded results from existing dual agonists
Furthermore, in January 2025, the FDA approved semaglutide (Ozempic ) for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), making it the first GLP-1 agent indicated for the treatment of CKD (Perkovic et al., 2024)
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