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News provided by Novo Nordisk May 07, 2026, 07:00 ET Eligible Medicare patients living with obesity will have access to Wegovy (semaglutide) injection and pill for a $50 monthly copay Wegovy offers adults living with obesity significant weight loss, along with diet and exercise, and is FDA-approved to lower the risk of major CV events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults living with obesity with known heart disease, a claim only Wegovy can make Novo Nordisk's participation in the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge expands patient access to authentic, FDA-approved Wegovy PLAINSBORO, N.J., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge will provide eligible Medicare beneficiaries living with obesity access to Wegovy (semaglutide) injection and tablets for a $50 monthly copay , beginning July 1, 2026, per yesterday's announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
In contrast, oral Wegovy must be taken on an empty stomach with no more than 4 ounces of water, and individuals must wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other medications
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