France to expand access to weight-loss drugs for obesity patients, AFP reports citing sources

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France to expand access to weight-loss drugs for obesity patients, AFP reports citing sources

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France will soon reimburse 65% of the cost of weight-loss drugs Wegovy (NOVOB DC) and Mounjaro (LLY) for severely obese patients, two informed sources told AFP.
Health Minister to announce the scheme before its publication in the official journal of new legislation.

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