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Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet - CNBC

By Annika Kim Constantino

Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet - CNBC

Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.

Injection pens for the weight loss treatment Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk A/S, on display during a news conference in Mumbai, India, June 24, 2025.
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