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GLP-1 roadblocks: Discontinuation rates soar as insurers clamp down

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Insurance complications As more information emerges about real-world outcomes for GLP-1s, insurers are paying close attention. With a list price of around $1,000 per month for both Lilly and Novo’s pen injectables, insurers haven’t been willing to offer widespread coverage due to the expense.

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Will insurance cover Wegovy for prediabetes?

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While people with prediabetes may potentially benefit from a medication like Wegovy, insurance may or may not cover it. This article breaks down what insurance is most likely to cover and what your options are if you’re paying out of pocket. Does insurance cover Wegovy for prediabetes? Does Wegovy help treat prediabetes?

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STAT+: Congress nears deal to rein in PBMs after years of debate

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Lawmakers agreed to extend telehealth flexibilities, fund public health programs, and enact these major PBM changes as part of a government funding package they are planning to pass before the end of the year, according to four health care industry sources and two congressional aides.

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The MEK effect on cancer — a slow and steady approach to drug resistance

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Editors pick stock via Getty Images GLP-1 roadblocks: Discontinuation rates soar as insurers clamp down As more drugmakers aim for the lucrative weight loss market, patient challenges linger. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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C-suite shuffles ripple through pharma

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While the company touted Perry’s 30 years of leadership in consumer packaged goods, it said an executive search firm has been hired to lead the quest for its next permanent CEO. In its preliminary earnings report for the most recent quarter, Kenvue said it expects a 4% sales drop.

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UK enacts law to decentralise manufacture of personalised treatments

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EU’s Pharma Package falls short of Europe’s goal of global competitiveness Why can’t the US figure out weight loss drug prices? Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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Symbicort generic: Availability, cost, and more

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This is called an authorized generic , meaning it is the exact same drug packaged without the brand name. Because there’s more than one company making generic versions of Symbicort, it’s more available than the brand-name and often covered by insurance at a lower cost. What are the differences between brand-name and generic Symbicort?