Medicare, Zepbound and Eli Lilly

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 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 can now be covered by Medicare
El Lilly’s (LLY) blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound is now eligible for Medicare coverage. The news could significantly expand access to the popular, yet costly treatment.
Lilly Wins Medicare Coverage for Zepbound in Sleep Apnea
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Medicare To Cover Eli Lilly's Weight Loss Drug Zepbound For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
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CMS confirms to CNBC Medicare plans can now cover Zepbound for sleep apnea
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services confirmed to CNBC that Medicare drug plans can now cover Eli Lilly’s (LLY) obesity drug
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