CNBC August 27, 2024
Annika Kim Constantino

Key Points

– Eli Lilly released a new form of its weight loss drug Zepbound for roughly half its usual monthly list price to increase access for patients without insurance coverage for the highly popular injection.

– The move also aims to expand the U.S. supply of Zepbound amid soaring demand and ensure patients are safely accessing the treatment as cheaper copycat versions of the drug gain traction.

– The company is now offering 2.5-milligram and 5-milligram single-dose vials of Zepbound for $399 per month and $549 per month, respectively, through its direct-to-consumer website.

Eli Lilly on Tuesday released a new form of its weight loss drug Zepbound for roughly half its usual monthly list price to reach millions...

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