Navigating the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What Pharmacy Teams Need to Know

Navigating the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What Pharmacy Teams Need to Know

June 30, 2026 · 14 min · Season 2

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This episode discusses the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program and its implications for pharmacy teams.

GLP-1 access just changed for Medicare patients—and pharmacy teams are on the front lines. In this BONUS episode, Associate Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Vickie Danaher breaks down the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program—what it is, how it works, and what pharmacy teams need to know right now. Get a clear overview of which GLP-1 medications are covered, who qualifies, and how to navigate key requirements like prior authorization and claim routing. She also covers common points of confusion—lik...

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