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Author: Andrea M. Rotondo

Andrea M. Rotondo is a consumer advocate for GLP-1 weight loss medications. Her experiences taking Zepbound (tirzepatide) are the inspiration for Shots to Shed Pounds. For the past 30+ years, she’s written and edited content for major brands, such as Ancestry.com, Cruise Critic, TripAdvisor, and The Points Guy. Her best advice? “Losing weight safely takes time. Embrace the calendar and celebrate every incremental success!”
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My Zepbound prior authorization took less than 5 hours

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