They charge more in wealthy countries and less in developing economies
Use of GLP-1 drugs is highest among adults who report being diagnosed with conditions these drugs are prescribed to treat, including those who have ever been told by a doctor that they have diabetes (57% ever used, including 45% currently using), heart disease (40% ever, 29% currently), and those that have been told by a doctor that they are overweight or obese in the past five years (34% ever, 23% currently)
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Mounjaro is not generally covered for weight loss since its not FDA approved for weight loss
doi: 10.1096/fasebj.8.15.8001743