Ozempic itself is FDA-approved only for Type 2 diabetes, which creates some practical hurdles
PlexusDx semaglutide injections are $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month plan, flat-rate regardless of dose, versus Wegovy's retail price of $935$1,522 monthly without insurance
In fact, the US government and pharmaceutical manufacturers recently agreed to a decrease in weight-loss drug prices, but the new prices arent scheduled to go into effect until April 2026, and they will be subject to certain restrictions
Its important to understand the typical timeline, potential side effects, and the need for professional monitoring
In both trials, participants were randomly assigned to receive either placebo injections or injections of 2.4 mg or 7.4 mg of semaglutide for 72 weeks
Here is exactly what that looks like at each concentration