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Arizona’s Medicaid weight loss drug dilemma

In Arizona, many low-income residents can’t get life-changing weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Trulicity unless they’re already diagnosed with diabetes or another serious illness. That means people have to wait until their health gets worse before they qualify for help—despite knowing these medications could prevent bigger problems down the road. The price tag is a huge barrier: over $1,000 a month in the U.S., compared to just $59 in Germany. Should Medicaid cover these drugs for obesity before it becomes a crisis? How do we balance costs with prevention? Let’s talk about what’s fair and what really helps our community stay healthy. #Fitness #ArizonaHealth #Medicaid