PharmaVoice article discusses the Trump administration’s decision not to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 obesity drugs, despite their increasing use and the potential for significant market growth for companies like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Although a Biden-era proposal to expand coverage was rejected due to concerns about the high cost to the federal government, health officials have indicated that the issue could be reconsidered in the future. The administration’s focus appears to be on diet and exercise as primary interventions, and conflicting statements from officials create uncertainty regarding future policy on these medications. While some argue that the long-term health benefits and potential cost savings outweigh the initial expense, the current administration prioritizes cost-cutting measures, leaving the future of widespread GLP-1 coverage uncertain.
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