Date uploaded: 2023-02-19 16:04:12

Demand for anti-obesity medications is expected to grow exponentially this year, after a shortage eases up and several new drugs come on the market. But the drugs cost $1,000 a month or more per person — and they need to be taken indefinitely. With more than 40% of Americans weighing enough to qualify for these medications,and the majority currently ineligible for coverage, how much prevention can individuals and the country pay for? Learn more about these medications — and their high price tag — at the link in our bio.