{"id":14875,"date":"2025-05-23T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/?p=14875"},"modified":"2025-05-22T11:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:45:28","slug":"managing-glp-1-challenges-with-pharmacy-integration-in-weight-loss-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/managing-glp-1-challenges-with-pharmacy-integration-in-weight-loss-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing GLP-1 Challenges with Pharmacy Integration in Weight Loss Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Divider -->\n<hr class=\"block--divider\" style=\"border: none; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: -125px; background: transparent \">\n<!-- Divider end-->\n<section class=\"block block--freeform\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s been a few years since the initial boom in popularity surrounding GLP-1s \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trillianthealth.com\/market-research\/reports\/2023-health-economy-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">from 2018 to 2023, prescriptions for these drugs increased by an astounding 300%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This rise in usage could be attributed to many factors, especially the influence of social media, celebrity promotion, direct-to-consumer advertising and weight management programs promising quick access to \u201cquick-fix\u201d medications. With millions of people struggling to slim down every year, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/654425\/americans-say-overweight-slim-down.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">less than half of American adults being content with their weight<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s no surprise the hope for a better solution translates to continued interest in GLP-1s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking at even more recent data, these trends certainly aren\u2019t showing any sign of slowing down; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqvia.com\/insights\/the-iqvia-institute\/reports-and-publications\/reports\/the-use-of-medicines-in-the-us-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">in February of 2024, doctors wrote almost 700,000 new GLP-1 prescriptions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for diabetes and obesity. Over time, this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> extra demand has resulted in significant price increases, improper prescribing, and other hurdles that ultimately affect both employers\u2019 medical spend and people\u2019s ability to access appropriate medication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Challenges Behind GLP-1s<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ongoing demand for GLP-1s has created some unexpected challenges. Let&#8217;s take a deeper look into these challenges, their impact, and how employers can take a more strategic approach to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/three-reasons-why-you-need-a-weight-management-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">offering weight loss programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for their people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #dc582a;\">Increasing Cost<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medicare spending on 10 diabetes drugs, including GLP-1s, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oig.hhs.gov\/documents\/audit\/10207\/A-05-24-00015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">more than quadrupled over a five-year period<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and could reach $102 billion in 2026. With projections like this, it\u2019s likely these are not temporary spikes in spend but rather becoming a sustained and growing financial burden. Additionally, it raises concerns about long-term affordability and access for both payers and members; many health plans are looking at the cost of these drugs, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2023\/11\/08\/1211583497\/fda-approves-zepbound-a-new-obesity-drug-that-will-take-on-wegovy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">including Zepbound\u2019s shocking $1,060 for a one-month prescription<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and reducing or dropping coverage. Meanwhile, employers are being forced to reevaluate their coverage and face tough tradeoff decisions about budget control and meeting the needs of their people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #dc582a;\"><b>Improper Prescribing<\/b><b> <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> GLP-1s are improperly prescribed and dispensed, members are the ones who suffer. This can include lackluster education on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/human-drug-compounding\/fda-alerts-health-care-providers-compounders-and-patients-dosing-errors-associated-compounded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to dose<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the medications, lack of awareness around side effects, and more. Quick access to GLP-1s without proper input from a provider can cause health concerns for members in the long run. Meanwhile, diverting resources away from high-risk populations with a legitimate need can lead to inequities in care among the population, resulting in worsening health outcomes and an overall unhealthier workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #dc582a;\"><b>Medication Nonadherence<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensuring GLP-1s are only prescribed to the appropriate members is proving to be difficult enough, but recent data is also showing that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbs.com\/media\/pdf\/BHI_Issue_Brief_GLP1_Trends.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">58% of patients are discontinuing them<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> before reaching meaningful levels of weight loss. Why does this happen? Besides the obvious cost obstacle, access itself can also be an issue for those living in rural areas across the country. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrx.com\/healthcare-access\/research\/many-americans-lack-convenient-access-to-pharmacies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">46% of U.S. counties are considered pharmacy deserts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, where filling a prescription requires lengthy travel, and the number of community pharmacies has dropped almost 15% from 2021 to 2023 due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/dedicated-pharmacists-the-frontline-champion-for-a-better-member-experience\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">major shifts in the pharmacy industry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Many pharmacies are also declining to fill GLP-1 prescriptions due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacytimes.com\/view\/pbm-price-negotiations-have-unintended-consequences-for-independent-pharmacies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reimbursement challenges<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, further complicating access for members. In addition, a l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ack of member education plays a role in nonadherence, as a community pharmacist may not have the time or bandwidth to answer questions during a rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #dc582a;\"><b style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\">Lack of Ongoing Support<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GLP-1s only tend to work with proper use in combination with appropriate lifestyle changes advised by a provider or team of providers. Without this, if members start and fail to continue these medications, organizations are then footing the bill without seeing any long-term savings associated with improved health outcomes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11101251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improperly discontinuing GLP-1s has also been shown to increase weight regain<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which can result in frustration and disengagement among the population. Adherence could then drop even further, and employers may misinterpret the drop in utilization by thinking GLP-1s aren\u2019t effective; in reality, it\u2019s possible they weren\u2019t being used correctly in the first place.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Does Better GLP-1 Management Look Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">GLP-1s are just a small piece of a well-structured weight management strategy. Many existing programs don\u2019t account for the full scope of variables that contribute to weight loss, including diet, exercise, metabolism, comorbid conditions, genetics, and mental health. Therefore, it\u2019s vital for employers to be more strategic about offering holistic weight management resources that bring together a cross-functional team of primary care providers, pharmacists, care managers and more to support their population while also controlling spend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well-integrated pharmacy solutions <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can be one answer for employers looking to bring GLP-1 support to their people. Pharmacists partner with primary care providers and the experts who lead weight management programs, working together to reduce the impact of these GLP-1 challenges through the power of an onsite or nearsite pharmacy. Let\u2019s explore how this solution addresses each challenge:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #1c75bc;\"><b>Lower Cost<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proper medication guidance means that, with the help of both a primary care provider and a pharmacist, members can fully understand their options: which weight management drugs are available, how much is covered by their insurance, what cost-effective generics exist, and any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/success-stories\/how-a-variable-copay-program-can-fully-offset-a-pharmacys-operating-expense\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">variable copay programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that might help reduce out-of-pocket spend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #1c75bc;\"><b>Proper Prescribing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Weight management programs with an integrated care team that includes a provider, pharmacist, and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/what-is-a-care-manager-meet-the-team-member-helping-patients-get-their-health-on-track\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">care manager<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> allow for better oversight and collaboration on the member\u2019s weight loss journey. The provider can advise on prescribing and overall health needs, the pharmacist can support medication access for the member, and the care manager is there for regular check ins and additional coaching. This all helps ensure that program participants are being appropriately prescribed the right medication, every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #1c75bc;\"><b>Better Adherence<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Members might only speak with their primary care provider at their annual check-up, but they probably chat with their pharmacist<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">any time they need to refill their prescription, making this over-the-counter expert a go-to for detailed support between appointments. Meanwhile, members who aren\u2019t able to physically access a pharmacy can opt to receive their medications through next-day mail. By improving member education and access, program participants have the tools they need to stay on their medication. When the<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">care team is accessible through in-app messaging or available at their onsite or nearsite wellness center, members can get the help they need when questions arise about proper dosage, injections, or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #1c75bc;\"><b>Lifestyle Change Support<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When the weight management solution is quarterbacked by a provider and supported by a care manager, it creates the opportunity to address all aspects of member health, including things like proper nutrition, getting enough sleep, and building a foundation of regular movement. Meanwhile, a pharmacist can help coach members on additional medication and lifestyle changes needed to manage and improve chronic conditions associated with obesity and overweight. What results is a comprehensive approach to weight management instead of a quick-fix mentality, which yields better long-term results.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Weight Management at Premise Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Premise Health, our weight management program is primary care-led, evidence-based, and supported by an interdisciplinary care team that can include clinical pharmacy, nutrition, behavioral health, and more. With a focus on pharmacy integration, weight management at Premise helps employers offer evidence-based resources, including GLP-1s where clinically appropriate, that guide members towards better health while managing the ongoing challenges these medications can present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re an employer feeling the impact of GLP-1 challenges, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to talk about what a weight management program could look like for your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><!-- Divider -->\n<hr class=\"block--divider\" style=\"border: none; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: -85px; background: transparent \">\n<!-- Divider end-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a few years since the initial boom in popularity surrounding GLP-1s \u2013 from 2018 to 2023, prescriptions for these drugs increased by an astounding 300%. 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