Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
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Published on August 26, 2026 • Originally reported by Sydney Lupkin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Published on August 26, 2026 • Originally reported by Sydney Lupkin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.
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