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Americans’ becoming more aware of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy: Survey

The number of U.S. adults that are aware of GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has jumped significantly in the last few years, a new survey shows. The YouGov poll, ...

Weight-loss drugs may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under experimental program

State Medicaid programs already are allowed to offer GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but only 13 state programs currently do so. Meanwhile, Medicare currently covers GLP-1 drugs for people with a ...

US Plans to Test Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs, Washington Post Reports

According to the Washington Post, 13 states currently cover the drugs for Medicaid patients, while Medicare prohibits ...

Sleep apnea treatment changed by weight loss drug Zepbound at Long Island clinics

Long Islanders suffering from sleep apnea inundated the sleep center at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson with phone ...
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Local government might not be getting leaner, but thanks to coverage for injectables, public employees are

New fat-busting drugs are helping public employees lose weight, but they're also busting budgets for local governments.