Diabetes is one of the top trend drivers of pharmacy costs due to the growing diabetic population and newer, more expensive therapies recommended earlier in the treatment plan. Since 2006, medications like Ozempic® and Trulicity® have been used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Today, they are gaining popularity as celebrities and social media influencers tout their weight loss benefits.
As a health plan committed to providing access to high-quality and affordable health care, the rising trend of GLP-1 therapies demands careful consideration.
