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.
Medicare To Cover Eli Lilly's Weight Loss Drug Zepbound For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
Medicare now covers Eli Lilly's Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea, FDA-approved for obesity and sleep apnea treatment, reducing apnea events by 62.8%.
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.
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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to find out more information.
Zepbound Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity
The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
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FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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