Medically Assisted Weight Loss

​Options for obtaining GLP-1/GIP Medications

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Patients seeking GLP-1/GIP medications have limited options for obtaining their prescriptions. Below are the available options along with their associated costs and considerations:

 

1. Out-of-Pocket Purchase Through Manufacturer Programs 

LillyDirect (Zepbound - Tirzepatide)

• Zepbound 2.5mg: $349 per month

• Zepbound 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg: $499 per month

• Considerations: Available for direct purchase through LillyDirect without insurance.

Novo Nordisk (Wegovy - Semaglutide)

• Wegovy: $499 per month

• Considerations: Available for direct purchase through Novo Nordisk without insurance.

2. Local Pharmacies with insurance coverage 

• Zepbound Few commercial insurance plans have coverage for GLP-1/GIP medications

• Wegovy  Few commercial insurance plans have coverage for GLP-1 medications 

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In-office injections

*Not Avaliable for New Patients Due to Limited Supply*

Follow Up Visit + cost of injection 

Semaglutide 0.25mg     $40 

Semaglutide 0.5mg        $50 

Semaglutide 1mg             $60

 

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Example

Week 1: Follow Up Visit + injection =$140-60
Week 2: Injection $40-50

Week 3: Injection $40-50

Week 4: Injection $40-50

Week 5: Follow up visit $100 + injection cost =$140-60

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