Eli Lilly's Zepbound Can Now Be Covered by Medicare to Treat Sleep Apnea
Key Takeaways Eli Lilly's Zepbound can be covered by Medicare Part D plans after the FDA approved the drug as a treatment for sleep apnea last month.Weight loss drugs like Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Ozempic aren't covered under Medicare,
Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.
Eli Lilly's obesity drug gets Medicare coverage for sleep apnea
Eli Lilly's popular obesity drug Zepbound can now be covered by government-backed Medicare drug plans, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly
Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment costs about $1,000 a month without insurance.
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