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France Becomes First EU Country to Fully Reimburse Wegovy and Mounjaro Treatments

The French Ministry of Health has approved full public insurance coverage for the obesity treatments Wegovy and Mounjaro for eligible patients, marking a significant shift toward preventive healthcare spending.
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