Evernorth Launches New Benefit Option That Drives Lower Net Cost for Weight Loss Medicines and Limits Patient Cost to No More Than $200 Per Month
- Evernorth announced on May 21, 2025, a pharmacy benefit limiting monthly copays for GLP-1 weight loss medicines to $200 in St. Louis.
- This effort builds on Evernorth’s direct agreements with drug manufacturers to lower net expenses and address the increasing need for FDA-authorized medications for weight management.
- Patients can access WEGOVY or ZEPBOUND through Evernorth's benefit with robust safety checks, simplified prior authorizations, and a broad pharmacy network including home delivery.
- Patients may save up to $3,600 annually compared to buying directly, and health plan sponsors benefit from significant cost reductions while ensuring affordability and clinical safety.
- Evernorth's extensive GLP-1 solutions, backed by models like EncircleRx and EnReachRx, aim to improve access, affordability, and health outcomes as part of the Cigna Group.
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Evernorth Launches New Benefit Option That Drives Lower Net Cost for Weight Loss Medicines and Limits Patient Cost to No More Than $200 Per Month
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