Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

NPR | By Sydney Lupkin

Published June 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM CDT

What to do if your insurance denies your obesity drug.

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Sydney Lupkin is the pharmaceuticals correspondent for NPR.

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