Sept. 30, 2024

Why Congress cares about North Carolina's health coverage of weight loss drugs

Why Congress cares about North Carolina's health coverage of weight loss drugs
The player is loading ...
Why Congress cares about North Carolina's health coverage of weight loss drugs

Last week, U.S. Senators questioned a major North Carolina employer about the high costs of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Those drugs used to be covered under the North Carolina State Health Plan until the spring. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie explains how Congress and our state's Treasurer are trying to address the high costs of these drugs.