marcus_mpls said:

Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…

Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Anthem after 4 attempts.

What finally worked: a letter from my endocrinologist documenting BMI history (>3 years), failed diet attempts, comorbidities (NAFLD + metabolic syndrome), and referencing the STEP trial data.

If your PA keeps getting denied, don't give up. Request a peer-to-peer review between your doctor and the insurance medical director. That's what finally broke through for me.

MikeFit_NJ said:

Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Anthem after 4 attempts.

MikeFit_NJ said:

...compounded vs brand cost and coverage...

This debate comes up weekly and I think both sides have valid points:

Pro-brand: FDA-approved, manufacturing standards guaranteed, clinical trial data directly applicable

Pro-compounded: 10x cost savings, same active molecule, independent testing available, accessibility

My position: if you can afford brand or have insurance coverage, that's the gold standard. If not, properly tested compounded from a 503B pharmacy is a reasonable alternative. Neither side should shame the other.

marcus_mpls said:

Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…

This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. Nothing to add that would improve it.

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.