Offering Wegovy and other weight loss drugs on Medicare could cost $35 billion
Allowing Medicare to cover popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound could increase federal spending by billions ...
Health plans at 1 in 5 large companies cover weight-loss drugs for employees
Only a fifth of large U.S. companies cover pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound in their health insurance ...
Your employer may start covering weight-loss drugs soon
Still, more than a quarter of employers are considering adding coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in 2025 or 2026, ...
Only 1 in 5 Large Companies' Health Plans Cover New Weight-Loss Meds for Employees
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to coverage for the pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Wegovy and ...
Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic and other weight loss drugs carry hidden risks
A pharmacist warns that off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound, and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers.
Companies are more willing to consider covering weight-loss drugs
That’s according to a new Employer Health Benefits Survey from KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation). But while a ...
Ozempic and prescription weight loss drugs: How they work, what they cost, side effects, and everything to know
A highly effective class of weight loss drug has taken the world by storm, as medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound become household names. These drugs, originally meant to treat diabetes, ...
1 in 10 Americans have tried injectable weight loss medication—These are the cities with the most early adopters
Three cities in Hawaii, Minnesota, and Texas report the highest usage of injectable weight loss medications. Meanwhile, ...
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Are PBMs Putting GLP-1 Drugs on Their Formularies?
PBMs are putting weight loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, on their national formularies, but coverage by plans is ...
Washingtonians share how they afford pricey weight loss medications
Popular weight loss drugs are so pricey that many may shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on them. Some ...