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The net financial impact to Medicare was estimated to be savings of $715 million over 10 years.
Healthcare policymakers should recognize the potential cost savings associated with semaglutide for Medicare.
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The net financial impact to Medicare was estimated to be savings of $715 million over 10 years.
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Comprehensive Access to Semaglutide: Clinical and Economic Implications for Medicare
Victoria Dayer et al. · Value in Health · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.jval.2025.07.007
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