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According to KFF, both GLP-1 prescriptions and gross spending (Medicaid spending before drug rebates are applied) on GLP-1s have increased rapidly within state Medicaid programs in the past few years
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Available from: Butler J, Shah SJ, Petrie MC, Borlaug BA, Abildstrm SZ, Davies MJ et al (2024) Semaglutide versus placebo in people with obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a pooled analysis of the STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM randomised trials
Additional costs The medication price is not the only expense
Common areas affected after GLP-1 weight loss: Face & Neck: Jowls, sagging cheeks, loose neck skin Breasts: Loss of volume and firmness Upper Arms: Bat wings from skin hanging under the triceps Abdomen & Flanks: Skin overhang or apron belly Buttocks & Thighs: Flattened or deflated contours The Problem of Skin Excess After Massive Weight Loss Whether weight loss is achieved through medication, lifestyle changes, or bariatric surgery, the skin often does not shrink back to match the new body contours