FDA, Zepbound and obstructive sleep apnea

FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to find out more information.
Eli Lilly's Zepbound Can Now Be Covered by Medicare to Treat Sleep Apnea
Popular Eli Lilly weight-loss drug Zepbound can be covered by Medicare plans to treat sleep apnea after it received Food and Drug Administration approval last month.
FDA Approves Weight-loss Drug Zepbound For Sleep Apnea – Will Insurance Cover This $1000-Per-Month Medication?
Zepbound is a dual-activating medication that combines glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) mechanisms to tackle the root causes of obesity. It suppresses appetite and reduces caloric intake, making it particularly effective for individuals whose OSA symptoms are exacerbated by excess weight.
Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly
Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment costs about $1,000 a month without insurance.
Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.
Zepbound Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity
The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
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