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But because obesity drives many of the major diseases of aging, including heart disease, cancer, dementia, arthritis and diabetes, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it makes sense to pilot a test to see whether the medications might ultimately save the program money and improve health outcomes
The Zepbound injection can cost $300-$450 per month through LillyDirect without insurance, versus $150-$350 a month for Foundayo, USA TODAY previously reported
However, the manufacturer recommends keeping it refrigerated whenever possible
[1] [2] It belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists , which work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body
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