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.
The tragedy of short term thinking.
This is the even more effective pill that is about to hit the market:
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.
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.