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A study of nearly 1.1 million people found that semaglutide (the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy) was associated with a 40-70% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's compared to other diabetes medications

Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are GLP-1 medications that help lower blood sugar

this finding should be interpreted cautiously given the retrospective design, active and non-inert comparator, and likelihood of residual confounding

Ahead of the Trump administrations planned expansion of Medicare coverage for GLP-1s to treat obesity through temporary models and the availability of Medicares negotiated price for certain GLP-1 products beginning in 2027, this analysis examines CMSs Medicare Part D claims data from 2019 to 2024 to document the increase in the number of beneficiaries being treated with GLP-1 drugs and the growth in Medicare spending and claims for these drugs.

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Injection-site reactions and worsening of pre-existing diabetic retinopathy are also relevant clinical concerns