Even though the drug has received approval for heart wellness use, not just weight loss, it’s frequently not covered. In the United States, Wegovy was previously only approved for use as a weight loss drug and was commonly not covered by health insurance plans. Now, the headline-making drug has also been approved in the country for heart health, but this isn’t expected to broaden availability for its coverage. The Novo Nordisk drug is taken by injection on a weekly basis As a prescription weight loss drug – one of only…
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