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Medicare weight-loss drug coverage could overwhelm doctors

President Trump struck a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for reduced prices on diabetes and anti-obesity drugs in exchange for wider patient access. Medicare's new program offering weight-loss drugs for $50 monthly is expected to create significant demand and strain on healthcare providers.

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Monday, June 15, 2026 at 05:30 AM EDT

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