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Fewer than 1 in 5 large companies' health plans cover weight loss drugs, survey finds

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Less than a fifth of large companies in the United States include coverage for the popular but pricey weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound in their health insurance plans.

A third say coverage has a “significant impact” on their plans' prescription drug spending.

About 154 million people get health insurance through their jobs.