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And the US has no plans to do it, probably because the cost doesn't even out until 15+ years, outside the timeframe for congressional budget estimates. The tra
by 46493168 9mo ago
And the US has no plans to do it, probably because the cost doesn't even out until 15+ years, outside the timeframe for congressional budget estimates.
The tragedy of short term thinking.
- lotsofpulp 9mo agoThe US doesn't have to. Rybelsus already costs less than a thousand dollars per month, some of which is offset by reduced spending on groceries/restaurants/coffee/alcohol. This is the even more effective pill that is about to hit the market: https://www.lilly.com/news/stories/what-to-know-about-orforglipron https://www.lilly.com/news/stories/what-to-know-about-orforg... >11. How much will orforglipron cost? >LLilly recently announced an agreement with the U.S. government to expand access to its obesity medicines and reduce patient costs. Upon FDA approval, self-pay patients living with obesity will be able to access orforglipron through LillyDirect's self-pay pharmacy channel with the lowest dose starting at $149 with additional doses up to $399.
- 46493168 9mo agoThose numbers are extremely expensive for people on a fixed income (Medicare patients) and the people who are must vulnerable to the shitty US food system (Medicaid). It needs to be free.
- lotsofpulp 9mo ago$149 to $399 per month is affordable to many, many people, especially considering grocery and other spend should go down.
- aeternum 9mo agoFor those on Medicare, the cost will be $50/month. Maybe it should be free but it's quite affordable at 50, that is relatively easy to make up in saved junk-food/snack costs.