One in eight U.S. adults uses GLP-1 drugs; Medicare now opens weight-loss access
Medicare’s new weight‑loss coverage pushes GLP-1 drugs into the hands of one‑in‑eight Americans, sparking debate over cost and access.
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Medicare’s new weight‑loss coverage pushes GLP-1 drugs into the hands of one‑in‑eight Americans, sparking debate over cost and access.
New reports highlight mounting concerns regarding potential muscle loss and frailty in older adults utilizing GLP-1 weight loss medications.
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