Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.
Medicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including Ozempic
The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss. The drug has faced public backlash over its high price, fueling demand for cheaper alternatives.
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Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The list includes Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes injection Ozempic, weight loss shot Wegovy and diabetes pill Rybelsus, which are considered one product.
US targets Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy for Medicare price talks
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy are among the 15 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations for 2027, the U.S. government said on Friday.
Ozempic Among the Next Drugs Up for Price Negotiations
List of drugs account for $41 billion in annual Medicare spending, the Biden administration said.
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