Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide) were originally created to treat Type 2 diabetes, but they have a beneficial side effect: They suppress the urge to eat, and patients typically lose significant amounts of weight as a result.

In light of the fact that 41% of Americans have obesity and another 35% are considered overweight, demand has surged for these medicines. All that demand, however, has sparked a debate on how to pay for the expensive drugs and if Medicare should cover them.

None of these three medications costs less than $10,000 a year. The list prices (before or without insurance) are: Medicare Coverage of Weight

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