But the 'why' is far more nuanced and critically important than just keeping a vial cold
Working with Your Provider: Discuss switching plans with your provider rather than making changes independently
Brand Name Medication Costs (Without Insurance) If you walk into a pharmacy without insurance and ask for brand-name GLP-1 weight loss medications, heres what youll pay: Wegovy (semaglutide for weight loss): $1,300-$1,500/month Zepbound (tirzepatide for weight loss): $1,000-$1,200/month Ozempic (semaglutide for diabetes, often used off-label): $900-$1,000/month Mounjaro (tirzepatide for diabetes, often used off-label): $900-$1,100/month At these prices, a year of treatment costs $10,000-$18,000
What darkens your skin and eyes is melanin
If your provider believes a GLP-1 is the appropriate first-line treatment for your situation, they can often submit a step therapy exception request with clinical justification