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Weight Loss Drugs: Big Cost, Bigger Questions

Jun 15, 2023 | Obesity, Ozempic, Pharmacy, Prescription, Rx Costs, Semaglutide, Wegovy, Weight loss

Obesity drugs are becoming big business, with a correspondingly big price tag. And with these drugs regularly making headlines, questions about whether or not health plans should cover them grow louder. The highest-profile obesity drug is semaglutide, sold under the...
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