Lilly study links Zepbound to lower costs in adults over 55

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Zepbound linked to lower healthcare costs in adults over age 55 with obesity according to a real-world study

August 26, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

First-of-its-kind study shows sustained Zepbound use in older adults with obesity lowers costs, reinforcing the potential value of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program

Individuals treated with Zepbound had lower rates of hospital admissions and emergency department visits

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced results from a real-world... More