Cost Comparison vs Alternatives Wegovy oral, NovoCare: $149/mo (most affordable FDA-approved GLP-1 weight-loss option) Wegovy injection, NovoCare: $349/mo Zepbound, LillyDirect: $399/mo (higher efficacy: ~20% vs ~15%) Saxenda, no comparable program: ~$1,349/mo retail (~8% efficacy) See our full GLP-1 cost guide for the broader comparison
This is difficult to quantify for a number of reasons
This article is about my opinions of the drugs and courses of action that must be taken alongside taking the drug, based on the research I have done.
Removing vials from storage, leaving them at room temperature, and returning them repeatedly to the freezer can cause freeze thaw stress, which significantly compromises the peptides integrity
Lastly, a manufacturer (Bausch Health) recently pulled out of the MDRP, meaning their drugs will likely no longer be covered by state Medicaid programs (as states will no longer receive rebates), which raises concerns for enrollee access to prescription drugs, especially if more manufacturers follow suit