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When generic prescriptions for weight-loss drugs come out, public plans should cover them, experts say

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When generic prescriptions for weight-loss drugs come out, public plans should cover them, experts say

Open this image in the gallery: Boxes of semaglutide injection pens on shelves inside the refrigerator at Durham Care Clinic and Pharmacy in Oshawa, Ont. Obesity experts say one solution to help those who are prescribed by their doctors but can’t afford it financially is public health plans.Eduardo Lima/Globe and Mail When Bonnie Ivy entered … Read more

Boston Mayor Wu, City Hall Union Fights Over ‘Skyrocketing’ Costs to Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug

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Boston Mayor Wu, City Hall Union Fights Over 'Skyrocketing' Costs to Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug

Wu’s administration is considering cutting GLP-1 coverage for weight loss for Boston city workers because of “skyrocketing” health insurance costs that are straining city finances. Chief Finance Officer Ashley Groffenberger said in a letter to the Boston City Council on Monday that the city has confirmed that there will be a significant increase in employee … Read more