Key lawmaker wants CT to explore partnership to manufacture weight-loss drugs

Connecticut Public – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Maysoon Khan

A key lawmaker wants Connecticut to explore manufacturing generic weight-loss drugs despite Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration backing away from the idea.

Lamont last year signed a wide-ranging drug affordability bill into law. One section requires the Department of Social Services to petition the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for cheaper GLP-1 drugs. Federal approval would allow Connecticut to partner with a generic drug maker to bring down costs.

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