Some carriers apply more restrictive criteria than Health Canadas own approvals for Wegovy and Zepbound, and that narrower eligibility helps certain plan sponsors limit the number of members who qualify and, in turn, reduce cost growth
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Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, typically starting at a low dose of 0.25 mg and gradually increasing over a standard 16-week period to the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg (though this escalation can be delayed if not tolerated)
Constipation is the most persistent side effect, affecting roughly 15 to 20 percent of long-term users, and often responds to increased fiber intake and hydration
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