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Eli Lilly CEO says 700,000 new seniors have started GLP-1s after Medicare coverage, and 70% are on Lilly drugs

Monday, September 21, 2026


Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks stated that 700,000 seniors newly enrolled in Medicare coverage have started GLP-1 medications, with 70 percent using Eli Lilly drugs, according to remarks made by the company. The Medicare coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss began in July. The figures represent adoption rates since the coverage expansion launched.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/eli-lilly-ceo-david-ricks-glp-1s-medicare-coverage.html

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