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Ozempic (semaglutide subcutaneous injection)Medica

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Initial criteria

  • Patient has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Medication is being requested for an FDA-approved indication
  • Medication will not be used for the treatment or prevention of prediabetes, diabetes prevention, or metabolic syndrome in a patient who does not have type 2 diabetes
  • Medication will not be used in combination with another GLP-1 receptor agonist or a GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonist
  • Examples of drugs not to be combined include but are not limited to Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), and Zepbound (tirzepatide)

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient continues to have type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Medication remains prescribed for an FDA-approved indication
  • Patient is not using the medication in combination with another GLP-1 receptor agonist or GLP-1/GIP agonist