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Payers typically require: Documentation that you tried the preferred medication first (step therapy) BMI of 30+ or 27+ with a weight-related comorbidity Proof of lifestyle modification (diet and exercise logs, often for 3-6 months) Compounded alternatives: Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide are available from U.S

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Both are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists with distinct mechanisms: semaglutide targets GLP-1 receptors, while tirzepatide combines GLP-1 and GIP receptor activation, potentially offering greater weight reduction in some patients