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Additionally, semaglutide reduces appetite and slows down gastric emptying, leading to weight loss
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Beneficiaries who are prescribed an eligible GLP-1 drug for a use that is already coverable under the basic Medicare Part D benefit such as Zepbound for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, or Wegovy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with established cardiovascular disease and obesity or overweight would NOT qualify for coverage under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
