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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Eric Berger

US states drop Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs as demand rises

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US states have dramatically increased public spending on weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters

Faced with high demand for GLP-1 drugs, some American cities and states that previously covered the cost of the weight-loss medication for low-income residents and public employees have now started to restrict or eliminate coverage.

The pullback stems from the dramatic increase in public spending on drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy in recent years.

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