Two experts see major challenges facing the adoption of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's obesity drugs.
on Ozempic's ability to delay the progression of chronic kidney disease is among the strongest supporting evidence for secondary uses of the drug." on Wednesday. "We have a long way to go for that. I've seen a lot of miracle drugs before."on Tuesday. According to the company's press release, it happened more than a year after an interim analysis showed that Ozempic could treat chronic kidney disease in Type 2 diabetic patients.
"We know this drug works really well in diabetics. But there are so many barriers to getting there —including cost, adherence, prescriber rate," said Patel, who also served as a White House Health Policy Director under President Obama. "Right now, we are seeing active employers, entire states that are declining to cover on the weight loss indication," Patel said.If the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Ozempic for use in Type 2 diabetics with chronic kidney disease, which Patel believes will happen, it could force the hand of insurance companies to expand their coverage of the drug.
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