Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs for Adults 65+ Starting Next Month

Medicare will begin covering prescription weight‑loss medications for beneficiaries aged 65 and older starting next month, marking the first time the program includes such drugs.

The coverage is part of a temporary government initiative aimed at expanding access, though officials acknowledge it may be challenging to discontinue later. The move reflects broader efforts to address obesity among seniors.

The article also notes other policy developments, including the FDA’s decision to permit Colorado to import certain prescription drugs from Canada and Germany’s ongoing pricing reforms, underscoring a busy regulatory landscape.