Understanding Financial Dynamics: Why is CVS dropping Zepbound?
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In 2025, CVS Caremark announced it would remove Zepbound from its most common formularies, a decision affecting tens of thousands of patients. The core reason for this move and the answer to **why is CVS dropping Zepbound** centers on financial negotiations and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) strategies to control rising drug costs for their clients.
