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A Lilly spokesperson told Verywell that about 10% of people who start taking Zepbound for the first time enroll in the self-pay program. This includes people who previously used compounded tirzepatide.

The preservation of Medicare drug price negotiations alongside the removal of other cost-reduction measures creates a complex landscape for healthcare delivery and patient access.

Medicare supplement plans can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries, covering expenses such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles not included in Original Medicare.

Nearly 70% of 340B contract pharmacies are now associated with pharmacy benefit managers, potentially shifting the program’s focus away from its original intent of supporting safety-net providers.

The annual cost of cancer screening represents a notable portion of overall U.S. health care system costs related to cancer, with private insurance covering the majority of expenses.

PBMs’ vertical integration allows them to dictate cancer treatment decisions, from drug selection to delivery methods, potentially compromising patient care and increasing costs.