Medications and devices referenced include: SGLT2 Inhibitors Farxiga, Jardiance, Invokana, Steglatro, dapagliflozin GLP-1 Receptor Agonists / GIPs Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity, Victoza, liraglutide Anti-Obesity Medications Contrave, Lomaira, phentermine, Qsymia, Saxenda, Wegovy, Zepbound Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Device brands preferred by each payor Plans include major commercial plans/PBMs in Michigan (Aetna, BCBSM, Express Scripts, HAP, Priority Traditional, Priority Optimized, and United), as well as Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans (Aetna, BCBSM/BCN, HAP, Humana, Priority, United, and Wellcare), and Michigan Medicaid
In that case, you can use either the levothyroxine 50 microgram pills (these dont have dye in them) or the brand Tirosint, although this is more expensive
As this era ends and we look to calm the chaos, its important that we remember that as pharmacists, we are perfectly poised to navigate these challenges with our patients
The first month sets the tone for the entire treatment journey