Insurance Companies Hesitate to Cover New Menopause Drugs, Leaving Women in a Health Conundrum
Richmond, Virginia – New drugs aimed at alleviating the symptoms of menopause, particularly hot flashes, are now in development or have recently entered the market. However, women are facing challenges in accessing these treatments due to insurance companies’ reluctance to cover them without first trying less effective options. The high cost of new drugs and insurance companies’ resistance to covering them have left women who could benefit from these advancements at the mercy of health …