What formulary tier Wegovy sits on and what that means for your copay Express Scripts uses a five-tier formulary structure for most commercial plans: Tier 1: Generic drugs (typical copay $10 to $25) Tier 2: Preferred brand drugs (typical copay $40 to $75) Tier 3: Non-preferred brand drugs (typical copay $75 to $150) Tier 4: Specialty drugs (typical copay $150 to $500 or 25% to 33% coinsurance) Tier 5: Specialty tier with prior authorization (variable, often $500+ or 50% coinsurance) Wegovy is classified as either Tier 3 or Tier 4 depending on whether the employer plan negotiated preferred pricing with Novo Nordisk
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"It's more cost effective, and I think that's been the major barrier to getting people these medications, is cost and coverage," Egan said
Anecdotally, most individuals are said to notice improvements in energy levels, sleep, recovery, and performance within a few weeks of consistent use