Ask a Doctor: Ozempic, Wegovy and GLP-1 drugs in general
GLP-1 drugs that are commonly used to treat diabetes and obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy – are in big demand.
And they’re going to be more affordable.
The Trump administration recently negotiated deals to lower the prices of these drugs. It seems like some details still need to be ironed out…. but from the looks of it, many Americans who use Medicare will be able to access GLP-1s at a fraction of their original cost. According to one of the deals, some Medicare patients will be able to get GLP-1s for a $50 copay.
So it’s safe to assume as costs come down, these drugs…
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