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New drugs transform weight loss industry

by Kimberly Adams
May 9, 2024
Weight Watchers holds its annual shareholder meeting today, which includes a presentation by departing board member Oprah Winfrey.
Since weight loss drugs like Wegovy have come onto the scene, the weight loss industry has grown from $76 billion a year to nearly $90 billion in 2023.
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Why doesn't Medicare cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss?

by Janet Nguyen
Apr 15, 2024
Old laws and the high cost of these drugs have been obstacles for wider coverage.
Medicare Part D does not provide coverage solely for weight loss, explained one expert.
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