STAT November 7, 2025
Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a better day than the 531 patients in Maine and New Hampshire who mistakenly received letters confirming their death.
We’ve also got some juicy details regarding Thursday’s big GLP-1 announcement. Let’s get to it.
What to know about Trump’s weight loss drug deals
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for Americans to afford popular anti-obesity drugs made by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, announcing Thursday a deal to offer more coverage for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and lower prices across the board.
The most popular drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, carry list prices of around $1,000 a month, and are available directly from the drugmakers without insurance for about $500.
The agreements...
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