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00:00Big news on weight loss medications. The White House says it struck deals. Eli Lilly, Novo Nordis,

00:05Cuegovi, Ozempic, ZepBound, and expand some Medicare coverage. Here's the quick explainer.

00:10GLP-1 drugs help control appetite. They help control blood sugar. They've shown meaningful

00:15weight loss for many people, but price has been the wall. It's often $500 a month or more and

00:19sometimes over $1,000. What changes under the deal? Pills. Starting doses of upcoming oral

00:24versions are targeted around $149 a month. Injectables. New TrumpRx.gov portal launches

00:34January 2026. Injectables. Prices drop to about $350 a month at first and a glide path toward

00:42roughly $245 over two years. Medicare. Coverage expands beyond diabetes to certain obesity-related

00:49uses starting mid-2026. Many enrollees could see about $50 co-pays, but not everyone qualifies.

00:56Who qualifies under Medicare? Early guidance says it's limited about 10% of enrollees. Focused on

01:01severe obesity, BCR, BRD, BME, over 35, plus related conditions. Criteria will matter. Why this matters?

01:14Why obesity drives massive health costs. Lower prices and coverage could open access to millions who

01:19couldn't afford these meds. It also signals a shift in U.S. drug policy. Trading lower prices for

01:26broader access. Manufacturers are committing to supply while navigating tighter margins and

01:31regulatory incentives. Caveats and what I'm watching. Approvals for pill versions and exact

01:48labeling. The rollout timeline. TrumpRx in January 2026. Medicare coverage from mid-2020. The real

01:52out-of-pocket costs after insurance, long-term budget impact on Medicare. And whether prices stay

02:01down. Bottom line, this could be a turning point for obesity treatment access in the U.S.

02:08Check your eligibility, talk to your provider, and watch for plan updates. Subscribe for clear

02:14updates on drug costs, health care policy, and access.

💊 White House Announces $149 Obesity Drug Deal — Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Treatments

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