Side effects are rare and typically minimal
Allergic reactions may include immediate widespread hives, progressive swelling beyond the injection site, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, facial swelling, or systemic symptoms requiring emergency medical attention
Musculoskeletal pain has emerged as a reported side effect in some individuals using Zepbound (tirzepatide), particularly during dose escalation phases
As a result, plans will want to address these coverage issues with their PBMs and tighten up drug utilization controls or they will see growing expenses from these new GLP-1 drugs under their pharmacy benefit program
Sometimes patients need specific dosages, formulations, or preparations that are not commercially available
KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: The Publics Use and Views of GLP-1 Drugs. KFF