Step therapy
Coverage barriers, FDA enforcement, and the off-label vs on-label distinction.
Definition
Insurance requirement to try cheaper or older medications before authorizing newer/more expensive options. A common access barrier for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
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Definition curated by Weight Loss Rankings — sourced from FDA labels and peer-reviewed PubMed literature, never AI-generated summaries.
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