Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts
Summary
More Americans are using GLP-1 drugs to help with weight loss, increasing from 3% two years ago to 11% now. Medicare has recently allowed some patients to get discounts on these drugs, which may lead to even more people using them.Key Facts
- GLP-1 drugs are medications that can help people lose weight.
- Use of GLP-1 drugs in the U.S. has grown from 3% of adults two years ago to 11% now.
- Medicare, a government health insurance program for older adults, has made some patients eligible for discounts on these drugs.
- This change could make GLP-1 drugs more affordable and accessible to more people.
- The increase in use and Medicare coverage was reported based on a new Gallup poll and discussion by experts.
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