Is a BMI required on the prescription for weight loss drugs like Belviq and Osymia?

The requirement for a Body Mass Index (BMI) on prescriptions for weight loss medications such as Belviq and Osymia is not mandated by law; hence, it is not necessary for the prescription to include a BMI. In practice, prescribers may choose to document a patient’s BMI to assist in clinical decision-making and to ensure appropriate therapy, but this is not a legal requirement. This means that while it may be a good practice to include BMI as part of the overall clinical assessment, it is ultimately left to the discretion of the healthcare provider.

Weight loss medications are typically prescribed based on clinical guidelines that assess a patient's health status and obesity-related conditions rather than on a strict legislative requirement for BMI documentation. Therefore, the answer indicating that a BMI is not required on the prescription aligns with current pharmacy regulations and practices regarding the prescribing of weight loss drugs.