A new program is making GLP-1 weight management medications more affordable for eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
On We Are Austin, Sierra Waggoner spoke with Walmart Pharmacy Manager Deanna Worth about Walmart’s new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, which allows eligible Medicare patients to access GLP-1 weight loss medications for as little as $50 per month.
The new program is designed to help qualifying Medicare beneficiaries reduce the cost of treatment while expanding access to medications that have become an important option for weight management.
Worth explained what Medicare beneficiaries should know about the program, including who may qualify and how patients can work with their healthcare providers and pharmacists to determine whether a GLP-1 medication is the right choice for them.
As interest in GLP-1 medications continues to grow, pharmacists are also helping answer many of the most common questions surrounding weight management, medication options, coverage, and treatment expectations.
Beyond filling prescriptions, pharmacists play an important role in helping patients understand how to take their medications properly, navigate insurance questions, identify potential side effects, and connect with additional healthcare resources when needed.
Worth also highlighted Walmart Wellness Day on July 25, where customers can take advantage of health resources and learn more about pharmacy services available in their communities.
To learn more about the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, Walmart Wellness Day, and pharmacy services, visit Walmart.com/pharmacy