Most insured adults who have taken GLP-1s say their insurance covered at least part of the cost, but affordability remains a barrier: 57% of insured adults who have taken GLP-1s say their insurance covered part of the cost and they paid the rest 24% say their insurance covered the full cost 19% say they had to pay the full cost out of pocket Even with insurance, about half of adults who have taken GLP-1s say it was somewhat or very difficult to afford them
In the suit, Novo added that no head-to-head trials have compared the highest doses of Wegovy and Zepbound currently available on the market, so Lilly has "no basis to make these comparative claims" that its drugs are more effective
Thus, studies show these medications to be effective in helping patients lose weight
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When taken in conjunction with a diet and exercise plan, you may achieve up to a 5- to 10-pound weight loss