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Insurers Still Aren’t Saying If They’ll Cover Postpartum Depression Pill

What: The first antidepressant pill specifically recommended to treat postpartum depression hit the market at the end of 2023, but an analysis found that most private insurers haven’t published criteria on when they will cover the drug.

Why it matters: The medication costs nearly $16,000 out of pocket, meaning the lack of insurance guidance has likely cut usage significantly. The drug is unlike other antidepressants, targeting how hormone works instead of the brain’s serotonin system.

Source: NPR

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