Should retatrutide receive a positive regulatory decision, it would then be subject to a health technology appraisal (HTA) by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) to determine its clinical and cost-effectiveness relative to existing treatments
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Its job is to stimulate insulin (which brings glucose into cells, and is why GLP-1 drugs were initially approved as medications for diabetes), and inhibit glucagon (glucagon increases blood sugar and fatty acids in the blood when food isnt present)
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However, some expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
There are a few things that make that tricky, Sehgal told MNT