How concentration works (the basic math) The formula is simple: Concentration = Total peptide (mg) / Total water (ml) For a 10mg vial: 10mg / 1ml = 10mg/ml 10mg / 2ml = 5mg/ml 10mg / 3ml = 3.33mg/ml On a U-100 insulin syringe, 100 units equals 1ml
Wegovy is covered under Humana Part D and Medicare Advantage only for the cardiovascular indication, following the FDAs March 2024 approval based on SELECT
If less than 5% weight loss occurs after 12 weeks on the maintenance dose, your healthcare provider may reassess your treatment plan, optimize dosing, or consider alternative therapies
Yes, certain medications promote weight gain and can counteract GLP-1 effects, including antipsychotics (olanzapine, clozapine), mood stabilizers (valproate, lithium), some antidepressants (mirtazapine, paroxetine), corticosteroids, and diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas