CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound - Reuters
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CVS Caremark is restoring coverage of Lilly's Zepbound after Lilly cut pricing, potentially opening access to millions of insured Americans. LLY has already ripped 4.1% on the news, raising the question of whether the move is fully priced or sets up a continued re-rating.
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Wrong ifA formal CVS formulary volume disclosure or an unexpected Medicare/PBM coverage domino (e.g., Express Scripts follows) could extend the rally and invalidate the fade quickly.
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