Medicare Price Cuts for Semaglutide?

[KetoStrong]

Looks like Novo's semaglutide is on the list for Medicare price negotiation. Saw it in the news.

 

[Fresh-Cake]

Hope they get a good deal. Otherwise, folks will be stuck shelling out a grand every month just for a similar med.

 

[KetoStrong]

I'm sure someone could negotiate a killer deal for Medicare.

 

[Fresh-Cake]

Explains why they're cracking down more on international shipments, maybe?

 

[Fresh-Cake]

Heard stories of people finding sources for around $200 monthly.

 

[Flex_Diary834]

If he even posts again...

 

[Gym_Taco]

Don't fret, if everyone leaves, Dwight and I will keep things interesting with our terrible jokes. Maybe I'll even pester oyster to keep the vibe going.

 

[CoolFixed]

This is pretty significant. The initial round of drugs was carefully picked to avoid conflict with pharma. Selecting drugs with remaining patent life is a step forward. Let's see if it amounts to anything. Maybe they can get Novo's price closer to the European rate instead of 10x higher.

 

[BoldCake]

Yeah, but these negotiations aren't supposed to conclude until 2026.

 

[Ozzy84]

Didn't the previous admin undo many of these negotiations? Wonder if this will stick.

 

[CoreGood]

The previous administration has a lot on its plate right now and a limited time to get it all done.

But, drugs make up a big chunk of what we pay out for Medicare and Medicaid.

 

[BoldCake]

Looks like Novo's semaglutide is on the list for Medicare price negotiation. Saw it in the news.

Fingers crossed! I've been on sema for weight loss, and anything that makes it more accessible is a win. I've dropped about 25 pounds!

 

[Gym_Taco]

Interesting news about weight loss meds possibly impacting cancer risk. Saw a study suggesting pre-diagnostic use might lower the chances of prostate and colorectal cancers in older guys. Needs more investigation, of course.

 

[CoolFixed]

That's really interesting about the potential cancer link, Gym_Taco. It's something else to consider when weighing the pros and cons of these medications. It really comes down to balancing risks vs benefits.

 

[KetoStrong]

Fingers crossed! I've been on sema for weight loss, and anything that makes it more accessible is a win. I've dropped about 25 pounds!

That's awesome news BoldCake! I'm hoping to start soon, so fingers crossed this Medicare negotiation goes through.