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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and obesity drugs, Germany’s pricing plans, and more
Medicare will cover weight loss drugs for adults 65 and older starting next month via a temporary government program. Novo Nordisk plans to seek Chinese regulatory approval for its Wegovy weight loss pill soon amid competition from generic drugmakers.
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