Wegovy is too expensive for NC; state health plan to cut coverage April 1
The plan spent $102M on the weight-loss drugs last year, 10% of total drug costs.
Source: arstechnica.com
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North Carolina state workers' health plan ending coverage for certain weight-loss drugs
The health insurance program for North Carolina government workers soon won't cover popular but expensive anti-obesity drugs.
Source: abc11.com
North Carolina drops coverage for Wegovy and Ozempic
Other states and insurers are also facing rising costs and pressure from drugmakers to cover the medications.
Source: fortune.com
Fiscal risk to state health plan causes loss of popular weight-loss drugs
(The Center Square) – Popular weight-loss drugs costing $102 million in 2023 to the state health plan will be dropped beginning April 1.
Source: thecentersquare.com
North Carolina state workers' health plan ending coverage for certain weight-loss drugs
Weight-loss medications, which have skyrocketed in popularity, have accounted for 10% of overall cost of prescriptions for NC health plan, leading to concerns over cost.
Source: foxnews.com