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The variation reflects differences in pharmacy overhead, testing protocols, ingredient sourcing, and profit margins
Zepbound is approved by the FDA as a weight loss management treatment for people with obesity or those who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure
No difference from baseline was seen at 20 and 26 weeks
Cheaper, compounded GLP-1s, often sold by online providers including, in addition to Hims & Hers, Ro, Eden and Weight Watchers, are legal and contain the same active ingredients as their pricier counterparts
However, it may also cause more gastrointestinal side effects compared to semaglutide, making individual tolerance an important factor when choosing between the two