Insurance and Compounded Weight Loss Medications

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of insurance coverage for weight loss medications, with Medicare making strides for certain patients while private insurers impose stricter criteria. It also highlights concerns over compounded medications in terms of safety and regulation amidst ongoing drug shortages and skepticism about the FDA's claims of resolution. The discussion includes the challenges of accessing safe weight loss drugs, especially with the rise of unregulated online pharmacies and their implications for consumer safety.