Due to the high cost of the branded GLP-1 drugs, which can top more than $1k a month without insurance coverage, new options have emerged for consumers, including direct-to-consumer access to compounded versions of these medications
On top of the medication cost, provider consultations are billed separately at $28$35 per visit, video consultation no-shows or late cancellations carry a $20 fee, and lab work (if you want it) runs $199.99 to $349.99 per year
10.3389/fendo.2018.00314 146 SacksD.BaxterB.CampbellB
Holst, rskov, Vagn Nielsen, Schwartz)
C., Stefanski, A., & SURMOUNT-1 Investigators (2022)
Managing Side Effects Start Low, Go Slow Starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it can help minimize side effects, particularly gastrointestinal ones