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Medicare to cover obesity drugs, but not for weight loss
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has issued guidance allowing for the coverage of anti-obesity medications, but only in cases they are indicated for treating conditions other than obesity. CMS cited the recent expanded indication of the anti-obesity medication Wegovy as having informed its decision. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Wegovy approval earlier this month for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease and obesity. "With the recent change in the FDA approved use for Wegovy (semaglutide), current Medicare Part D and Medicaid coverage rules apply," a CMS spokesperson said in a statement.

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