Are Ozempic and Wegovy encouraging Americans to spend more?

Are Ozempic and Wegovy encouraging Americans to spend more?

(NewsNation) After signs that U.S. weight-loss drugs were cutting into the food industry’s profits, experts say spending is shifting toward fitness equipment and gym memberships. Walmart CEO John Furner previously said weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were impacting food sales because people’s appetites were diminishing. He backtracked, saying there were positive changes in fitness …

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Does the insurance cover Ozempic, Wegovy? A trial pushes him

Does the insurance cover Ozempic, Wegovy?  A trial pushes him

(NewsNation) A Washington state nurse has filed a class-action lawsuit, claiming the state agency responsible for providing health insurance to public employees discriminates against those who struggle with obesity by neglecting to include weight-loss medications in its coverage. Insurance companies do not routinely cover these medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro when prescribed for obesity. …

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