To qualify, you must be 18, have Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) and meet the programs clinical criteria: A BMI of 35 or higher A BMI of 30 or higher and one or more of the following conditions: a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled hypertension while on at least two blood pressure medications, or chronic kidney disease stage 3a or above A BMI of 27 or higher and one or more of the following conditions a diagnosis of pre-diabetes, a previous heart attack or stroke, or symptomatic peripheral artery disease Those with type 2 diabetes, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, or MASH (fatty liver disease) are ineligible for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
Most patients choose weekends as off-days, but the specific days do not matter as long as they are consistent
For prescription fills exceeding a 30 day supply, we assumed supply extended across subsequent months (e.g., a 60-day fill was counted as two months of supply)
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Theoretically, patients can get an NHS prescription if their BMI is over 35 and have a weight-related disease, such as diabetes or high blood pressure