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The effects they have on your body and mind vary, as Wegovy flips one appetite switch in your brain, while Mounjaro flips two. Priority for Mounjaro is given to those with a Body Mass Index of over 30 and have Type 2 diabetes, whereas to get Wegovy on the NHS, you need to have a BMI of 27 or more.
While the primary target for these medication is weight loss, it’s not the only metric by which the drugs should be evaluated and prescribed. Glass points out that obesity is a complex condition, and people with obesity often have other health issues as well, related to the heart, kidney, and liver. “It’s not just about weight,” he says.
CVS Caremark decided to stop offering Zepbound in favor of Wegovy for weight loss. It’s the latest example of limits imposed by insurance that disrupt treatments for patients.
As summer approaches, millions of Americans are turning to weight-loss injections in hopes of shedding pounds—fast. Roughly 15 million people, or about 12% of t