Bridge therapy

Definition

A short-term prescription to keep someone going through a supply gap — moving a Wegovy patient to compounded semaglutide during a shortage, say, or to a lower Ozempic dose during a stockout. The intent is to bridge back. ⚠ In practice the bridge often becomes the destination, which is how a lot of people ended up on compounded product permanently.

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Other terms under insurance

• PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)
• Copay accumulator
• Specialty pharmacy
• Mail-order pharmacy
• Quantity limit
• Patient assistance program (PAP)
• Manufacturer coupon
• Deductible
• Coinsurance

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