Long-overdue updates to a US Food and Drug Administration guidance on weight management drugs could be a key tool to convince Medicare that it can cover anti-obesity drugs.
‘Weight Management’ Guidance Changes From FDA Could Tip Scales In Obesity Reimbursement Debate
Expected revision to the 2007 draft might more clearly communicate that obesity is a disease than the earlier guidance, and could provide advice on getting indications for treating complications. If US FDA embraces the new thinking, it could help build the case for Medicare reimbursement.
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