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Brand-name injectable GLP-1 medications currently carry list prices well over $1,000 per month, placing them out of reach for many patients without insurance coverage. Compounded oral semaglutide and tirzepatide, available through physician-guided telehealth platforms like Whoosh, are generally significantly more affordable than brand-name injectable options
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Hone Health members can get the GLP-1 liraglutide for $160 per month, or tirzepatide for $349 for the first month and $499 a month thereafter
CVS, however, will cover Wegovy in its formularies, a rival GLP-1 drug by Novo Nordisk
Routine labs do not replace review of abdominal pain, vomiting, gallbladder symptoms, or nutrition status