The Evolving Anti-Obesity Medication Market: Payer Trends, Policy Shifts, and Access Strategies

April 7, 2026

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12-1pm ET                        Pricing: Free for Members and Non-Members

Please note that this session is not accredited for continuing pharmacy education credit.

Program Description

The anti-obesity medication (AOM) market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by innovative therapies, regulatory shifts, and evolving payer strategies. In response, managed care organizations and biopharma companies are navigating uncertainties as traditional coverage pathways are redefined. To navigate this dynamic environment, stakeholders must stay informed about the therapeutic landscape, emerging regulatory developments, and payer perspectives that will impact coverage and reimbursement.

This AMCP webinar will provide actionable insights into the current landscape for AOMs including key market trends such as direct-to-consumer models. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Cencora’s topic experts during the live session, gaining real-time insights into the evolving market and implications for access.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide a detailed overview of the anti-obesity medication (AOM) landscape, including clinical advancements, pipeline developments, and payer reimbursement strategies
  • Examine the evolving regulatory framework for anti-obesity medications, with emphasis on Medicare and Medicaid coverage trends and legislative changes
  • Discuss the role of direct-to-consumer models in shaping access dynamics for GLP-1-based AOMs and their impact on stakeholders
  • Review payer perspectives on formulary management and coverage decisions informed by recent survey data and market trends
Course summary
Course opens: 
03/09/2026
Course expires: 
04/07/2026
Event starts: 
04/07/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/07/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
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Moderator:

Kim Riggs, MPH
Vice President, Client Relations, Value, Evidence and Access
Cencora

Panelists:

Michelle Friedman, MPH
Senior Director, Value, Evidence and Access
Cencora

William Guinther, PharmD
System Director Managed Care Pharmacy Services
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Jennifer Snow, MPH
CEO 
Apteka Consulting

Shaila Yoshida, MS
Assistant Director, Value, Evidence and Access
Cencora

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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