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Kroger Brings Zepbound® KwikPen to Retail Pharmacy, Expanding Access and Savings for Self-Pay Patients
Today The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Kroger Family of Pharmacies announced that as part of its continued commitment to expanding access to high-demand GLP-1 therapies, Zepbound® KwikPen – the newly launched, multi-dose delivery option of Eli Lilly's weight-management medication – is now available at participating Kroger pharmacies, bringing patients a more convenient option for obtaining their medication.
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