Pharma
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk report strong earnings as GLP-1 race heats up
Both drugmakers saw strong YoY sales, though Novo’s GLP-1 sales were down slightly from Q4 2024.
Weight Loss
Retail Pharmacies
Aetna to leave ACA marketplace while CVS partners with Novo Nordisk on Wegovy
It was a busy Q1 for the retail pharmacy giant.
Pharma
What’s next for GLP-1s?
Because who doesn’t prefer swallowing a pill over getting a shot?
Pharma
Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers partner to sell Wegovy
The telehealth provider has sold compounded versions of Novo’s GLP-1 since 2022.
Payers
Medicare, Medicaid won’t be required to cover GLP-1s for obesity, CMS says
Insurers have warned the proposed requirement would be costly.
Pharma
AbbVie joins the weight loss race
In a $350m deal, AbbVie bought a Danish weight loss drug in Phase 1 clinical trials.
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