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Medicare Slashes Ozempic Prices by 71% in 2027

11/26/2025

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  • The U.S. government announced a 71% discount on Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy for Medicare patients, effective in 2027.
  • The discounts come from a Biden-era law to lower drug prices, affecting 15 drugs with discounts from 38% to 85%, including Pfizer's Ibrance.
  • Novo Nordisk expressed concerns about government price setting and the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on patients.