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Other plans require prior authorization or specific body mass index and health criteria

Staying Safe During Your Transition to Mounjaro Switching medications requires thoughtful monitoring, especially in the first few weeks

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Some providers explore strategies like splitting the semaglutide dose twice weekly or splitting the tirzepatide dose to maintain more consistent blood levels throughout the week, which may improve efficacy at the same total weekly dose

Per FDA guidance, GLP-1-based medications are generally approved for adults with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with a qualifying health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol