For most people, that is Wegovy (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved medication that helps adults/teens manage their weight
Cost & Accessibility Both medications are expensive , averaging $900$1,200 per month in the U.S., depending on insurance coverage, manufacturer savings programs, or compounding access
Semaglutide was the most cost-effective treatment compared to exenatide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, or no treatment in short-term analyses (approximately one and a half years) that assessed quality-adjusted life years and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios [135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144]
Nutrient Deficiencies on GLP1 Medications: The Hidden Risks of Rapid Weight Loss Many people taking GLP1 medications (like semaglutide , liraglutide , tirzepatide ) are not meeting their needs for key micronutrients, especially vitamin D, iron, several B vitamins (including thiamine and B12), calcium, protein, and trace minerals such as zinc and selenium