Coverage is generally limited to patients with type 2 diabetes who meet strict criteria
During your Walgreens Weight Management visit, you will fill out a questionnaire to assess whether you meet specific eligibility requirements for a consultation, which include body mass index (BMI) and any weight-related health conditions
Instead, they point to the growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs that includes semaglutide and tirzepatide, which are used for weight loss and diabetes treatment
Slapping GLP-1 friendly on a label feels clinical and creates an implicit stigma it signals to the majority of shoppers who arent on the drugs that this product simply isnt for them, he says
There are several types of weight loss injections, and even some sublingual forms of medication
In a February 2026 Zogby survey of 2,000 adults, users of compounded GLP-1 medications reported satisfaction and perceived effectiveness slightly higher than those using FDA-approved versions