2024-11-28 20:19:56
The new rule proposal does not mandate Ozempic as an obesity treatment. The proposed rule changes a decades-old Medicare rule that prohibits the program from covering weight loss drugs. This makes Ozempic and other semaglutides available to those covered by Medicare. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(9-0-18) Author
2024-11-29 03:31:47
'The regulation classifies obesity as a disease and sets standard of care that it should be medicated as first line defense. Under this guidance, a mother will be “anti-science” if she doesn’t agree to Ozempic shots for her obese 12 year old.' -Calley Means via X NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-0-2) Author
2024-11-29 04:53:43
Biden's proposal does no such thing. It also won't happen unless Trump approves - it takes effect after the inauguration. Wegovy (Ozempic) is only approved for use in adults and adolescents 12 and older with an initial BMI at the 95% percentile or greater for age and sex. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-2) Author