Ergonomic Adjustments: Enhancing your workspace with supportive chairs, proper posture, and regular breaks can prevent back pain
Increasing dose may not solve the core issue if absorption is inconsistent
By month 4 (week 16), over 85% of patients reported minimal to no side effects
Drugs in this class include: Farxiga (dapagliflozin) Invokana (canagliflozin) Jardiance (empagliflozin) Steglatro (ertugliflozin) This class of drugs is commonly known for causing genital yeast infections in both male and female patients

Eligibility requirements for the GLP-1 Bridge Program include: Age 18 or older Enrollment in a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plan One of the following BMI and health condition combinations: BMI 35 (regardless of other health conditions) BMI 30 with at least one of the following: heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), hypertension, or chronic kidney disease (CKD) BMI 27 with a history of pre-diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral artery disease (PAD) The program covers the following GLP-1 receptor agonists: Foundayo (orforglipron) tablet, all dose strengths and formulations Wegovy (semaglutide) injections and tablets, all dose strengths and formulations Zepbound (tirzepatide) injections, only when prescribed as the KwikPen (single-dose vials and other single-dose pen formats are excluded) All prescriptions require prior authorization through Humana, which oversees clinical review to ensure adherence to the program's strict medical-necessity guidelines
