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Generics of old GLP-1s could make new versions cheaper

Two of the oldest GLP-1 drugs have gone generic, and that could help Medicare bargain for lower prices on Ozempic and other brand-name versions of semaglutide, right as the public health insurance program considers covering them for weight loss. 

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It’s confusing to keep track of the developments related to GLP-1s and how generics could impact the price of the current blockbusters. 

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