U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says “this is a big deal.” Drug companies oppose the program.
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
When it comes to weight loss drugs, Ozempic has become a phenomenon. With nearly $14 billion in sales in 2023, it shows no ...
Semaglutide sells for $997 a month when branded under Ozempic and $1,349 a month for Wegovy. The haircut to Ozempic may have a spillover effect on competitor drugs from Eli Lilly — Mounjaro and ...
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...
Ozempic doesn’t just reduce weight. Research shows GLP-1s also changes how much people spend on food, and the types of food ...
Medicare to negotiate prices for blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, potentially saving enrollees millions.
Blockbuster weight loss drug Ozempic could get cheaper by 2027, as it's on the list of medications the government is ...