County health plan posts $2.5M shortfall; GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs account for major pharmacy cost rise The county’s self‑funded health plan ended the year with a $2.5 million deficit; pharmacy claims rose 32% and staff said about $2.3 million of that was attributable to GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications. The board asked staff to return with updated data in March.

Indian River County's health plan faces a staggering $2.5 million deficit, largely fueled by rising costs from GLP-1 weight-loss medications and high medical claims.

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