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Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know
The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.
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The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.
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According to CNBC’s source item, Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here’s what patients should know, The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.
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