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Massachusetts Sees 255% Surge in Obesity Medications
1/22/2025
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- In 2024, Massachusetts experienced a staggering 255% rise in obesity medication prescriptions, reaching 140,400 patients. While the state boasts a low obesity rate, extensive insurance coverage fuels this trend. Medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are transforming lives, delivering remarkable weight loss and enhanced well-being, yet raising alarms about the financial burden on insurers.
