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Fortune
Richard Eisenberg

Does Medicare cover Ozempic, Wegovy, and other drugs taken for weight loss?

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About 30% of people 65 and older in the U.S. have obesity, and there are many more eager to lose weight. Does Medicare cover treatments and medication to help them?

Here’s what you need to know about Medicare coverage for prescription drugs taken for weight loss, including ones like Ozempic that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that purpose.

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