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Drugs with higher manufacturing complexity, such as sterile injectables, are more vulnerable to shortages.

Senator Bernie Sanders is upping the pressure on Novo Nordisk to lower the cost of Wegovy in the U.S., although the Danish drugmaker asserts it charges lower prices in Europe because governments there can negotiate prices.

By employers implementing a multi-prong approach to weight health care, including offering weight management medication coverage, it will undoubtedly have positive business outcomes in the long-term.

Most doses of Zepbound have limited availability because of "demand increase for the drug," while only the highest dose of Wegovy is available, with remaining doses in short supply for a duration "to be determined," says the FDA.

The membership club retail chain has expanded its partnership with telehealth company Sesame to launch a weight loss program that costs $175 for three months, which does not include the cost of the weight loss drugs.

Amazon Pharmacy, which will fill Zepbound prescriptions ordered through LillyDirect, will also offer 24/7 access to clinical pharmacists for patients who have questions about the medications they receive.

On Thursday, Cigna also raised its target for long-term average annual adjusted earnings per share growth to 10%-14% from 10%-13%.

Researchers estimate that approximately 3 in 10 working adults are classified as obese and one-third meet the criteria for being overweight.