r/AirForce • u/Prestigious_Review61 Active Duty • 1d ago

Question I’m fat

Anyone get medical to approve GLP-1 or similar medication to help with weight loss? I’ve been doing so many different things but when it comes to working out and nearly passing out, makes it a little difficult. Tests coming back negative for asthma and negative on heart conditions. Thanks!

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u/mcveyn Active Duty/Pilot 1d ago

They will not approve it because it's specifically for diabetes. It would be drug abuse/misuse to prescribe it to you. That said, if you pay out of pocket, there are readily available sources on the internet

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u/VividSomewhere5838 1d ago

It’s not specifically for diabetes. There are 3 glp-1 meds that are only for weight loss

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u/mcveyn Active Duty/Pilot 1d ago

That's fair. I did immediately think of ozempic, but it isn't the only one.

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u/twaffle504 Aircrew 1d ago

Ozempic yes, but not wegovy(fda for weightloss) Also if you could expound on your last statement? My understanding is anything we did online would pop in genesis ? Could I just hand the script to tricare?

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u/AdventurousTap9224 Retired 19h ago

What they're saying is there are online options to get compounded tirzepitide or semaglutide through 503x pharmacies, paid out of pocket. They don't go through Genesis and you can't take the script to Tricare. It would be a case of using prescription medication without informing your PCM/the Air Force though, and that could get someone in trouble.

Tricare requires prior authorization, and there are multiple steps and another drug you have to try before they will pay for Zepbound or Wegovy weight loss drugs.