Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy

Ozempic could get cheaper as Medicare eyes drug price negotiations — and Novo Nordisk stock slips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said Friday that it had selected another 15 drugs for its second round of price negotiations, including the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.
Medicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including Ozempic
The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss.
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Other New Drugs Are Selected for Medicare's Price Negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manuf
Ozempic among drugs targeted in upcoming Medicare price negotiations
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are among a group of 15 drugs set to be affected by the next round of US government price negotiations by Medicare. The group of drugs accounted for about $41bn in annual spending by Medicare,
Novo's Ozempic, Wegovy picked for US Medicare price negotiations
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy are among the 15 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations for 2027, the U.S. government said on Friday, part of a law pharmaceutical companies have pledged to revisit with the Trump administration.
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Costs and Insurance Coverage for Ozempic, Wegovy & Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy cost an average of $1,083 per month if you pay full price or $325 per month after insurance. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area Weight loss ...