Medscape June 14, 2024
NEW YORK (Reuters) – About one-third of U.S. employer health plans are offering coverage of GLP-1 drugs for both diabetes management and weight loss, up from last year, according to a survey of global employers released on Thursday by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss grew as a portion of employers’ overall medical claims spending to 8.9% in 2024 from 6.9% in 2023, the trade group’s survey found. Only about 26% of employers offered the drugs last year.
GLP-1 drugs promote weight loss by reducing appetite and causing the stomach to empty more slowly. First approved to treat diabetes, Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound are in high demand after having been shown...
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