Based on the estimated 3.8 million Part D enrollees eligible for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge as of 2023, if 10% to 25% participate in Bridge from when the program launches in July 2026 and fill a prescription each month for the 18-month duration of the program, the cost to Medicare would be $1.3 billion to $3.3 billion (at a net monthly cost of $245 minus the $50 beneficiary copay)
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Further, about 40% to 62% of these costs are rebated to the government by the drug makers, according to estimates cited by KFF
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and global prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity, advancements in drug development, and expanding indications for weight loss and cardiovascular health