Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/06/generic-drugs-weight-loss-semaglutide-ozempic-wegovy-diabetes-obesity-study

by sandebert • 5 months ago

22 5 5 months ago

theguardian.com

sevenseacat2• 5 months ago

How much do these currently cost in the States?

sithadmin• 5 months ago

Current 'self pay' pricing (as of March 2025) for those without insurance coverage for Ozempic is $199/month for two months, then anywhere from $349 to $499/month depending on dosage.

sevenseacat2• 5 months ago

That's actually less price-gougy than I expected!

warmedcookie• 5 months ago

Mounjaro/Zepbound is $450 a month without insurance (assuming you aren't on the starter dose through some third party, but ultimately LillyDirect.)

n=1, Insurance price is $25 a month (covered by my company if you have prediabetes+ or sleep apnea, otherwise $225 monthly subsidy if BMI is 25+ )

alun• 5 months ago

It feels like these weight-loss drugs distract from the underlying issue which is that obesity is mostly caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.

It amazes me that we live in a world where people need an injection just to appear healthy. Most of the benefits of fitness come from the process itself (going to the gym, doing cardio, eating high quality food, getting enough sleep, being in a routine, etc.)

Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

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