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 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%.
FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By aiding weight loss, Zepbound can improve symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with obesity — but CPAP machines remain the first-line treatment.
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.
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.
Suffer from sleep apnea? The first FDA-approved medication could help
For about 25 million Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, there are various effective treatments such as CPAP breathing machines, surgery, a dental mouthpiece and even an implantable pac
Medicare Expands Coverage of Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound could get a sales boost after the U.S. Medicare program decided to pay for its use to treat sleep apnea. The Centers f
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