Employer GLP-1 coverage drops 72% to 60% as Eli Lilly grows
Employer coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reportedly fell from 72% in 2025 to 60% in 2026, even as Eli Lilly’s demand continues to rise. With most US coverage financed by employers, the change pushes more patients to self-pay. Roughly 45% of Zepbound prescriptions were self-pay and 55% of new starts, with Lilly’s program pricing $449 per month.