Weight Management

This FAQ breaks down which drugs are covered by the program, who qualifies, how to process claims correctly, and what pharmacists need to know to counsel patients through this landmark shift in obesity drug access.

The new program gives eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo for weight management at a flat $50 co-pay, but early claim-routing errors show pharmacists have a critical role in getting patients across the bridge.

A randomized clinical trial found that both family-based therapy and individual psychoeducational motivational therapy improved symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Oral semaglutide delivers significant weight loss in OASIS trials, offering needle-free obesity therapy.

Pharmacists who understand the workflow before July 1 will be the ones patients and prescribers depend on when the program launches.

On GLP-1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide, weight loss can mean muscle loss; encourage patients to use protein and resistance training to stay strong.

A new Lancet study provides the first plausible evidence that a national package of food labeling, marketing restrictions, and school food policies can reduce excess weight among young children.

Pharmacists are increasingly positioned to answer questions and address patient interests as peptide therapies expand rapidly across clinical settings.

A post hoc analysis of ATTAIN-1 and ATTAIN-2 presented at ADA 2026 found orforglipron (Foundayo) significantly reduced body weight and waist circumference in women regardless of menopausal stage.

The misinformation is rampant, the adverse effect expectations are wildly off, and the patient psychology is complex.

Patients deserve more than marketing. They deserve context.

The policy direction is clear, but the regulatory mechanics are still working their way through the system.

As retatrutide moves toward FDA submission, Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, breaks down the TRIUMPH-1 data—and what they mean for patient selection, dose escalation counseling, and positioning within the antiobesity pipeline.

Emerging evidence suggests that some individuals develop nutritional deficiencies during treatment, whereas others experience biologically driven GLP-1 resistance.

Clinical pharmacists may play an increasingly important role in longitudinal metabolic care, medication optimization, patient education, and multidisciplinary peptide management.

GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce asthma flare-ups in nondiabetic adults with obesity, hinting at anti-inflammatory benefits.

Eli Lilly's investigational triple hormone receptor agonist achieved average weight loss of up to 70.3 lb over 80 weeks.

New once-daily oral GLP‑1 agonist cuts hemoglobin A1c and drives 5% to 10% weight loss—with no fasting rules—expanding options for obesity and diabetes care.

OTC GLP-1 boosters are marketed for weight loss, but pharmacists should help patients distinguish evidence-based care from supplement claims.

Data from the STEP UP trial support semaglutide 7.2 mg as a well-tolerated option for patients who need greater weight reduction.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remains largely underdiagnosed and asymptomatic, creating major opportunities for pharmacists to drive early identification, lifestyle intervention, and metabolic risk management.

A recent report of liver failure in a patient receiving orforglipron has renewed attention on the long-term safety monitoring of GLP-1 receptor agonists.

A new oral GLP-1 therapy could reshape obesity treatment by improving access, convenience, and patient uptake compared with injectable options.

FDA approval of orforglipron may expand access to obesity treatment by offering a more convenient oral GLP-1 therapy option.

Andel's direct-to-employer model partners with Eli Lilly and other pharma companies to offer flexible, insurance-free GLP-1 access that benefits employers, patients, and manufacturers.