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| Step | Action | Who Does It | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Confirm your type 2 diabetes diagnosis with your doctor | You + your physician | At your next appointment | | 2 | Discuss Ozempic as a treatment option | You + your physician | Same appointment | | 3 | Check if step therapy is required (metformin first) | Physician | Same appointment | | 4 | Submit Special Authority or prior authorization form | Physician or clinic staff | 13 business days to submit | | 5 | Plan reviews the application | Government or insurer | Typically 24 weeks | | 6 | Approval letter or code sent to doctor or pharmacy | Plan administrator | Included in review period | | 7 | Fill your Ozempic prescription | You | Same day as approval | | 8 | Renew authorization before it expires | Physician | Annually (varies by province) | Ask your doctors office to follow up after about two weeks