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5 pages in this section, most recently updated September 4, 2026. Each opens with a plain-English summary and cites its sources.

  1. 01 · Planning

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    Pregnancy planning on a GLP-1: the semaglutide wash-out, the tirzepatide contraception warning, and what to do if you are already pregnant

    You'll get: The Wegovy and Ozempic labels say to stop semaglutide at least two months before trying to conceive. It lingers for weeks.

    The Wegovy and Ozempic labels say to stop two months before a planned pregnancy. The Zepbound and Mounjaro labels warn the pill may be less effective.

    Updated September 4, 2026
    Paper-cut illustration of a folded map with a dotted route and a small start flag

  2. 02 · Planning

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    Switching between GLP-1s: what the labels and trials support, and what nobody has studied

    You'll get: No GLP-1 label says how to switch from another one. The starting dose after a switch is a prescriber's judgement.

    Semaglutide to tirzepatide, Ozempic to Wegovy, brand to compounded and back: the labels have no switching instructions. What the trials show.

    Updated September 4, 2026

  3. 03 · Planning

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    Stopping a GLP-1 and keeping the weight off: what SURMOUNT-4, STEP 4 and the STEP 1 extension actually measured

    You'll get: Three trials measured what happens after stopping. On average, most of the lost weight returned within a year.

    The three trials that followed people off semaglutide and tirzepatide show most weight returns within a year. What each measured and what it did not test.

    Updated September 4, 2026

  4. 04 · Planning

    Appealing a GLP-1 coverage denial: an overview of prior authorisation, the label indications that matter, and the appeal rights you have

    You'll get: Most GLP-1 denials come down to four things: an excluded drug, a diagnosis mismatch, missing paperwork, or step therapy.

    Most GLP-1 denials come down to exclusion, indication mismatch, missing documentation or step therapy. How to read the letter and use your appeal rights.

    Updated September 4, 2026

  5. 05 · Planning

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    Talking to your prescriber: a checklist for the first visit, every follow-up, and the conversations people avoid

    You'll get: Before your first script, bring your history: thyroid, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys. List every medicine and any pregnancy or surgery plans.

    What to bring, report and ask at each stage of GLP-1 therapy, so a ten-minute appointment covers the history, the dose options, red flags and pregnancy.

    Updated September 4, 2026