Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare Part-D for price negotiations, the next round of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act passed by President Joe Biden in 2022.
Medicare to negotiate prices for top drugs
Medicare announced plans to negotiate lower prices for 15 costly drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trelegy Ellipta, starting in 2027. These medications, used for conditions like diabetes, weight loss, and asthma, accounted for $41 billion in Medicare spending last year. Novo Nordisk’s drugs alone cost $14.4 billion.
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