3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage

About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage of the anti-obesity drug Wegovy, according to a KFF analysis released Wednesday. But it could wind up costing Medicare nearly $3 billion a year and contribute to higher Part D premiums for all beneficiaries.

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CNNLean Left· 889d ago· ran in 3 outlets

3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage

PhillyVoiceLean Left· 889d ago

FDA approval of Wegovy could give millions on Medicare access to weight-loss drug

KFFLean Left· 889d ago

A New Use for Wegovy Opens the Door to Medicare Coverage for Millions of People with Obesity

QuartzLean Left· 889d ago

Wegovy could soon treat millions of Medicare patients

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WMURCenter· 889d ago

3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage

Local News 8Center· 889d ago

3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage

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