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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about employer coverage of obesity drugs, another Sanofi setback, and more
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about employer coverage of obesity drugs, another Sanofi setback, and more

More employers plan to stop paying for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs next year as more people use them. The article covers employer coverage decisions and mentions a Sanofi setback, but full details aren't available in this excerpt.

Analysis

More employers may stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. That could mean higher out-of-pocket costs for patients who use Ozempic or Wegovy.

  • More employers plan to stop paying for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs next year
  • Drop in employer coverage linked to rising number of people using the drugs
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