What Employers and Brokers Need to Know about GLP-1s

What Employers and Brokers Need to Know about GLP-1s

What Employers and Brokers Need to Know about GLP-1s

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Did you know?
11.6%
11.6%
U.S. population with diabetes in 2021
41.9%
41.9%
U.S. adults with obesity in 2020
65%
65%
Increase in the PMPM cost of diabetes since 2022
2.6x
2.6x
The cost of medical expenditures for people with diagnosed diabetes compared to those without1
86-90%
86-90%
Patients in a GLP-1 trial that achieved >5% weight loss
10-14%
10-14%
Patients in a GLP-1 trial that did not achieve >5% weight loss
GLP-1 Resources
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Education
Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact
Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.
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Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact
Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.
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Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact
Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.
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Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact
Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.
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What Brokers and Employers Need to Know About GLP-1s
GLP-1s manage diabetes and aid weight loss but are costly due to high demand. Employers face challenges balancing coverage and costs. Strategic planning and transparent partnerships can help manage these expenses effectively.
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What Brokers and Employers Need to Know About GLP-1s
GLP-1s manage diabetes and aid weight loss but are costly due to high demand. Employers face challenges balancing coverage and costs. Strategic planning and transparent partnerships can help manage these expenses effectively.
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What Brokers and Employers Need to Know About GLP-1s
GLP-1s manage diabetes and aid weight loss but are costly due to high demand. Employers face challenges balancing coverage and costs. Strategic planning and transparent partnerships can help manage these expenses effectively.
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Education
What Brokers and Employers Need to Know About GLP-1s
GLP-1s manage diabetes and aid weight loss but are costly due to high demand. Employers face challenges balancing coverage and costs. Strategic planning and transparent partnerships can help manage these expenses effectively.
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Education
How To Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
Learn how to evaluate your PBM partner to get the most savings possible. Discover what to look for in a current or potential PBM partner here
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How To Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
Learn how to evaluate your PBM partner to get the most savings possible. Discover what to look for in a current or potential PBM partner here
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Education
How To Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
Learn how to evaluate your PBM partner to get the most savings possible. Discover what to look for in a current or potential PBM partner here
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Education
How To Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
Learn how to evaluate your PBM partner to get the most savings possible. Discover what to look for in a current or potential PBM partner here
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Education
Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact
Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.
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Education
What Brokers and Employers Need to Know About GLP-1s
GLP-1s manage diabetes and aid weight loss but are costly due to high demand. Employers face challenges balancing coverage and costs. Strategic planning and transparent partnerships can help manage these expenses effectively.
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Meet the Experts:
SmithRx Pharmacy Leadership Team

Alan Pannier, PharmD, MBA
SVP of Product Strategy

Alissa Johnson, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Director of Clinical Strategy

Vinay Panchal, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Director of Clinical Review

Dustin Wagstaff, PharmD
Manager of Clinical Strategy

Tanuja Patel, PharmD
Lead Clinical Account Manager

Shelby Hafner, PharmD
Clinical Strategy Pharmacist
Webinar
Webinar
Webinar
Webinar
Webinar
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8am PT/11am ET
What Employers & Brokers Need to Know About GLP-1s
About the Webinar
You’ve seen the headlines, but now it’s hitting closer to home. GLP-1s aren’t just news anymore– they’re becoming a frequent topic in offices everywhere. From supply shortages to soaring prices, these medications are sparking conversations across workplaces.
As the discussion grows, so do the stakes for plan sponsors and brokers. Join clinical and industry experts Dustin Wagstaff and Alissa Johnson to tackle this pressing issue head-on.
In this 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn:
The role of GLP-1s in the treatment of diabetes and weight management
How to navigate and manage coverage costs for your group and employees
Why not all pharmacy benefit programs are the same when it comes to diabetes and weight management
Speakers

Dustin Wagstaff
PharmD
Manager of Clinical Strategy

Alissa Johnson
PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Director of Clinical Strategy
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are GLP-1s?
What are the growth drivers of GLP-1s?
We know GLP-1s are popular, but how are employers and health plans companies responding to the demand?
How are plan sponsors managing the costs of GLP-1s for obesity?
Why are GLP-1s on shortage?
If GLP-1s are in shortage, how are people accessing them?
How is compounded GLP-1 administered as compared to commercial GLP-1?
Does the compounded GLP-1 work the same way as the commercial GLP-1 product?
Why are compounded medications used?
What are the side effects of compounded GLP-1s?
Are there any other GLP-1 benefits?
What is semaglutide?
What is tirzepatide?
What are GLP-1s?
What are the growth drivers of GLP-1s?
We know GLP-1s are popular, but how are employers and health plans companies responding to the demand?
How are plan sponsors managing the costs of GLP-1s for obesity?
Why are GLP-1s on shortage?
If GLP-1s are in shortage, how are people accessing them?
How is compounded GLP-1 administered as compared to commercial GLP-1?
Does the compounded GLP-1 work the same way as the commercial GLP-1 product?
Why are compounded medications used?
What are the side effects of compounded GLP-1s?
Are there any other GLP-1 benefits?
What is semaglutide?
What is tirzepatide?
What are GLP-1s?
What are the growth drivers of GLP-1s?
We know GLP-1s are popular, but how are employers and health plans companies responding to the demand?
How are plan sponsors managing the costs of GLP-1s for obesity?
Why are GLP-1s on shortage?
If GLP-1s are in shortage, how are people accessing them?
How is compounded GLP-1 administered as compared to commercial GLP-1?
Does the compounded GLP-1 work the same way as the commercial GLP-1 product?
Why are compounded medications used?
What are the side effects of compounded GLP-1s?
Are there any other GLP-1 benefits?
What is semaglutide?
What is tirzepatide?
What are GLP-1s?
What are the growth drivers of GLP-1s?
We know GLP-1s are popular, but how are employers and health plans companies responding to the demand?
How are plan sponsors managing the costs of GLP-1s for obesity?
Why are GLP-1s on shortage?
If GLP-1s are in shortage, how are people accessing them?
How is compounded GLP-1 administered as compared to commercial GLP-1?
Does the compounded GLP-1 work the same way as the commercial GLP-1 product?
Why are compounded medications used?
What are the side effects of compounded GLP-1s?
Are there any other GLP-1 benefits?
What is semaglutide?
What is tirzepatide?
What are GLP-1s?
What are the growth drivers of GLP-1s?
We know GLP-1s are popular, but how are employers and health plans companies responding to the demand?
How are plan sponsors managing the costs of GLP-1s for obesity?
Why are GLP-1s on shortage?
If GLP-1s are in shortage, how are people accessing them?
How is compounded GLP-1 administered as compared to commercial GLP-1?
Does the compounded GLP-1 work the same way as the commercial GLP-1 product?
Why are compounded medications used?
What are the side effects of compounded GLP-1s?
Are there any other GLP-1 benefits?
What is semaglutide?
What is tirzepatide?
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group. 2024 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report. https://www.psgconsults.com/industry-report/2024-trends-in-drug-benefit-design-report/ [Accessed July 1, 2024].
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group. 2024 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report. https://www.psgconsults.com/industry-report/2024-trends-in-drug-benefit-design-report/ [Accessed July 1, 2024].
9am Health. Trend Report 2024. https://join9am.com/9amhealth-trend-report [Accessed July 1, 2024].
FDA. Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/medications-containing-semaglutide-marketed-type-2-diabetes-or-weight-loss [Accessed July 1, 2024].
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SmithRx is on a mission to reduce the complexity and costs of pharmacy benefits with radical transparency and cutting-edge technology.
Sales and Business
Pharmacy and Provider Line
Member Help
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Awards


SmithRx is on a mission to reduce the complexity and costs of pharmacy benefits with radical transparency and cutting-edge technology.
Sales and Business
Pharmacy and Provider Line
Member Help
Connect
Awards

