AXIOS April 29, 2024
The prices of blockbuster drugs used for weight loss are gaining increased scrutiny as the universe of Americans who could receive these treatments expands.
Why it matters: With the drugs now available for heart risks and potentially soon for other conditions such as sleep apnea, there’s urgent discussion about how to pay for treatments that are hailed as revolutionary but have budget-busting potential.
- “It’s almost hard to imagine what it could mean for total spending on prescription drugs,” said Tricia Neuman, senior vice president at health policy research nonprofit KFF.
Driving the news: The head of Congress’ budget scorekeeper last week said the net costs of the drugs — that is, after any rebates and discounts — would...
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