GLP‑1 receptor agonists are widely recognized for aiding weight loss and controlling blood sugar, but access remains limited — especially for Medicare and Medicaid patients. That might change with a ...

If a new experiment pans out, Medicaid and Medicare could begin covering the costly weight-loss drugs that price out many ...

How much Medicare spent on the drugs Among the 10 drugs listed, Medicare Part D spent the most on Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, at $14.43 billion, according to a CMS fact sheet on Friday.

Despite this, one in five young adults who meet the criteria for the drugs are uninsured and one-third denied having a routine place for healthcare.

A study analyzing 92,000 people found semaglutides, found in GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, were linked to a 33% lower risk of ...