tirzepatide and nexplanon GLP-1s can affect oral birth control… (yes, you read that right!) If you’re taking tirzepatide, here’s what our pharmacist wants you to know., #Tirzepatide #BirthControl #GLP1 | MU Health Care Mounjaro and the Pill: Important

When appeals are worth pursuing vs when they're not: Pursue an appeal if: The denial reason was "insufficient documentation" and you have additional records to submit The denial reason was "BMI does not meet criteria" but you believe there was a calculation error The denial reason was "no documented comorbidity" but you have a diagnosis your doctor forgot to include Do not pursue an appeal if: The denial reason was "plan excludes weight-loss medications" (this is a contractual exclusion, not a medical decision) You've already been through external review and lost The cost of the medication out-of-pocket is lower than the time and effort cost of appealing The average patient spends 6 to 8 hours on a standard appeal (gathering records, coordinating with their doctor, following up with CVS Caremark)

Wegovy users can lose an average of 21% of their starting body weight when they use the 7.2mg per week maintenance dose for 72 weeks

It is a rich source of glutathione and can be used to increase glutathione levels in the body

As of January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care memberships are federally recognized as HSA-qualified medical expenses under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act up to $150/month for individuals and $300/month for families