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Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPA Policy Analyst Contact ACHI Communications 501-526-2244 [email protected] State Medicaid programs are increasingly providing coverage for weight-loss drugs, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs, according to a recent report from KFF
Semaglutide also has evidence for cardiovascular risk reduction, while Wegovy was approved in 2025 for MASH with moderate-to-advanced liver fibrosis
Within this class of medications, there are two alternatives to Wegovy that are FDA approved for weight loss: Saxenda (liraglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide)
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