If you want to take one of the

buzzy drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight, the toughest part may be finding a way to pay for it.

Insurers and employers, fearing the cost of medications that list for $900 or more a month, often put up hurdles when patients seek access to one of the drugs to slim down. Yet there are ways to get your health plan to pay for your prescription, if you qualify—and some alternatives if you don’t.

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