Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Americans on Medicare can now purchase GLP-1s for just $50 a month thanks to a temporary pilot program called Bridge.  Patients who meet certain requirements, like having  BMI of over 35 or having obesity-related conditions, may not qualify. CNBC’s Annika Constantino has more.

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This New Medicare Pilot Program Offers GLP-1s For $50 A Month. Here’s What You Need To Know