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flag Australia to subsidize Wegovy to $25 per script for severe obesity patients with heart history.

flag Australia plans to subsidize Wegovy through its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, making it available at $25 per script (or $7.70 for concession holders) for people with severe obesity and a history of cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes. flag The move follows a recommendation from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee and aims to reduce the current annual cost of up to $5,000 for similar GLP-1 drugs. flag Health Minister Mark Butler confirmed negotiations with Novo Nordisk are underway to secure a fair price, though the exact cost to taxpayers was not disclosed. flag The listing is intended to improve access and address health equity, while experts stress the need for comprehensive care including nutrition support. flag A specific rollout date has not been announced.

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