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Zepbound Eligibility with BMI 28 + Sleep Apnea
Good news - you likely qualify!
The FDA expanded Zepbound's approval in 2024 specifically for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity (BMI ≥30). However, your BMI of 28 puts you in the "overweight" category (not obesity), which creates a nuance.
Key Eligibility Facts:
- Standard weight-loss approval requires BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 with a weight-related condition)
- The sleep apnea indication specifically requires BMI ≥30
- At BMI 28, you'd need a prescribing doctor to evaluate your full clinical picture
You may still qualify if a physician determines you meet criteria under the ≥27 + comorbidity pathway - sleep apnea counts as a qualifying condition.
Online Prescribers to Consider:
- Ro Body (ro.co) - Telehealth with obesity-trained physicians
- Hims & Hers - Has weight management programs
- Found - Specializes in weight care, considers full health history
- Sesame Care - Connect directly with doctors, often lower cost
- Your primary care doctor via telehealth platforms like Teladoc
Bottom line: Get an evaluation - a doctor reviewing your sleep apnea severity and full health history gives you the best honest answer. Don't self-disqualify.