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The denial letter will likely state that the medication is not medically necessary for the diagnosed condition (e.g., obesity) or that it's being used for a non-covered service (cosmetic weight loss, in their view)
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Several nonprofit organizations work to help patients access medications they cant afford, including the Patient Advocate Foundation, NeedyMeds, and RxAssist
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