# Prescription Rejections Surge Amid Weight Loss Drug Costs | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-07-17T14:17:26+00:00
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## Resource

One in three brand-name prescriptions are now initially denied by insurers, a 67% jump since 2018, with nearly half never filled—driven largely by skyrocketing demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which insurers restrict due to cost. A Johns Hopkins study of 2 million prescriptions reveals insurers are slashing coverage, especially for GLP-1 drugs, which face an 85% rejection rate. As states and insurers impose caps, experts urge drugmakers to negotiate lower prices to restore access and curb costs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c15aaefb67b7bc2f

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