Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Francavilla discusses the importance of muscle health in the context of GLP-1 medications and weight loss. She explains the role of muscle in metabolism, the differences between lean mass and muscle mass loss, and strategies to preserve muscle during weight loss. The conversation also covers nutrition, the risks of sarcopenia, and the specific concerns for older adults using GLP-1 medications. Dr. Francavilla emphasizes the need for personalized approaches ...
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Francavilla discusses the importance of muscle health in the context of GLP-1 medications and weight loss. She explains the role of muscle in metabolism, the differences between lean mass and muscle mass loss, and strategies to preserve muscle during weight loss. The conversation also covers nutrition, the risks of sarcopenia, and the specific concerns for older adults using GLP-1 medications. Dr. Francavilla emphasizes the need for personalized approaches ...
Why GLP-1s Are So Expensive: The Complex World of PBMs with Josh Sanders, PharmD
GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss
34 minutes
3 months ago
Why GLP-1s Are So Expensive: The Complex World of PBMs with Josh Sanders, PharmD
Send us a text In this episode, Ana Reisdorf speaks with Josh Sanders, the director of pharmacy at OnSiteRx, about the complexities of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and their impact on drug pricing, particularly for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zpebound. They discuss the role of PBMs in formulary management, the use of copay cards, the implications of compounding pharmacies, and the challenges posed by prior authorizations. The conversation also touches on the future...
GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Francavilla discusses the importance of muscle health in the context of GLP-1 medications and weight loss. She explains the role of muscle in metabolism, the differences between lean mass and muscle mass loss, and strategies to preserve muscle during weight loss. The conversation also covers nutrition, the risks of sarcopenia, and the specific concerns for older adults using GLP-1 medications. Dr. Francavilla emphasizes the need for personalized approaches ...