New Medicare Coverage Helps Seniors Get Diabetes Drugs
Many seniors now use special diabetes drugs after Medicare started new coverage, with most choosing Eli Lilly's medicines.
Seven hundred thousand more seniors began using special diabetes drugs. This happened after Medicare started covering these important medicines. It helps more people get the treatment they need.
Most of these seniors are using drugs from Eli Lilly. About 70% picked Eli Lilly's options. These drugs, called GLP-1s, help manage blood sugar. They also help with weight.
Eli Lilly's CEO, David Ricks, shared these new numbers. The company watches how many people get these drugs. Medicare coverage started in July. This new report shows the big impact.
This means more seniors get important help for their health. The numbers show a clear trend. More people can now afford these medicines, which can change lives for the better.
Source: CNBC
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