Verbatim response from Claude
GLP-1 Medication Monthly Costs (Without Insurance)
Prices vary significantly by medication and how you obtain it:
Brand Name (Retail Pharmacy)
- Ozempic (semaglutide, diabetes) – ~$900–$1,000/month
- Wegovy (semaglutide, weight loss) – ~$1,300–$1,400/month
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide, diabetes) – ~$1,000–$1,100/month
- Zepbound (tirzepatide, weight loss) – ~$1,000–$1,100/month
Ways to Reduce Cost
- Manufacturer savings cards (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly) can bring costs down to ~$25–$500/month for eligible patients
- GoodRx can offer modest discounts at retail pharmacies
Compounded Semaglutide (Significant Savings)
- Hims & Hers, Ro, LifeMD, Henry Meds – typically $200–$400/month
- These use compounding pharmacies and are much cheaper, though the FDA has raised some quality concerns
- Note: FDA recently moved to restrict compounded semaglutide availability
Recommendation
If cost is a concern, Ro or Hims & Hers offer the most streamlined telehealth + prescription service, but check current FDA rules on compounded versions before committing.
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