Separately, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule to require greater transparency from PBMs regarding their compensation in service contracts and arrangements with self-insured group health plans
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Exercise & Muscle Preservation Prioritize resistance training muscle mass raises resting metabolic rate Aim for 150+ minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly Protein intake of 1.21.6g per kg of body weight supports muscle retention Even 30 min walks significantly blunt post-medication weight regain Nutrition Habits Prioritize high-volume, high-fiber foods to naturally manage hunger Reduce ultra-processed foods that bypass satiety signals Eat protein at every meal to support satiety without medication Time meals consistently irregular eating drives more hunger Behavioral Support Work with a registered dietitian during and after tapering Track weight weekly to catch early regain (5+ lbs) and respond quickly Address emotional eating patterns before stopping Set a clear plan with your provider before your last dose Medical Follow-up Schedule a follow-up 46 weeks after stopping to monitor weight and labs Discuss blood sugar monitoring if you had elevated glucose Reassess at 6 months if regain exceeds 10%, discuss restarting Don't wait until significant regain occurs to reach back out to your provider The Case for Staying on Treatment If you're considering stopping because of cost, side effects, or uncertainty about long-term use it's worth having a direct conversation with your provider before making that call
Unlike mass-manufactured drugs with extended shelf lives, 503A compounded semaglutide is prepared specifically for individual patients, making proper refrigeration and expiration awareness critical components of responsible treatment management
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The effect on the Medicaid program is expected to be limited to copayments that Medicaid may make on behalf of Medicaid recipients who are also Medicare beneficiaries
