What to know about GLP-1 demand, expense and alternatives

Published 6 Min Read

GLP-1 medication with money underneath; expensive
Adobe Stock

  • Key insight: Discover how employers like Starbucks and Cigna are changing their GLP-1 coverage.
  • What’s at stake: Employers risk budget depletion while employees face losing access to critical weight-loss medications.
  • Supporting data: 11.5% is the projected increase in prescription drug costs next year.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review.

As employers grapple with how to manage growing GLP-1 coverage demands, understanding trends and legislation, related cost considerations, and additional metabolic health options can help them formulate a smart plan.  

Lee Hafner
Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here.


More From Employee Benefit News

Sign Up Form

Login Modal Form