I learned this lesson the hard way in my first six months of Zepbound
We dont know effects of 5-year or 10-year use because trials havent run that long yet
Additionally, if you notice delayed wound healing, hair thinning, or easy bruising developing after starting therapy, discuss these findings with your provider, as they may indicate nutritional factors or other issues requiring attention
While the arachnoid barrier and the BCSFB have moderate permeability in the fetal, neonatal, and adult period, the BBB is the closest structure to the brain cells and hence, is considered the most important barrier (Benz and Liebner, Figure 1)
Last Published 06.01.2026 Effective Date: 06.01.2026 This policy addresses non-hybrid and hybrid cochlear implantation