Common Prior Authorization Criteria BMI documentation: Most states require a documented BMI of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea) Failed lifestyle modification: Typically 3 to 6 months of documented dietary counseling and physical activity recommendations that did not produce adequate weight loss Step therapy: Some states require patients to try and fail less expensive medications (phentermine, orlistat) before approving GLP-1 coverage Provider qualification: Some Medicaid plans require the prescriber to have completed training in obesity medicine
No clinic visits required beyond the initial consult
Two of the most-hyped peptides widely promoted for injury recovery are BPC-157 and TB-500, sometimes marketed together under the comic book-sounding nickname the Wolverine stack. That stack is part of a much larger longevity and fitness boom in which vendors sell or promote many different peptide products, often for uses that have not been studied rigorously in people
Our role is to help patients separate online opinions from medical guidance and determine whether peptide therapy may be appropriate for their individual circumstances
The Most Popular Injury-Related Peptide: BPC-157 One of the most widely discussed peptides is BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157)
Reduced Inflammation Lowers swelling and pain in joints and muscles