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If the patch seems to loosen, apply medical tape to the sides to secure it properly
Many insurance plans, especially government-funded programs like some state Medicaid programs and Medicare, dont cover weight loss medications like Contrave or Saxenda
That mechanism makes Contrave a reasonable option for patients where a stimulant or controlled medication would be clinically inappropriate
The licensed pharmacist and/or licensed physician maintains the responsibility to ensure compliance with Section 503A of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, including the requirement that a compound be dispensed pursuant to a valid prescription, from a licensed prescriber, for an identified individual patient
The medication requires four tablets daily (taken as two doses), and efficacy depends on consistent dosing and dietary modification