The average GLP-1 user surveyed saves $42 per month compared to their pre-GLP-1 spending, including the cost of the drug
Understanding how long you might stay on treatment helps set appropriate expectations from the beginning
Kenakin suggests many patients have become comfortable with the current injectables, and may even prefer them its a little pen and a tiny pin prick each week rather than daily tablets
Insurance coverage for tirzepatide can vary, but many major insurers, such as United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid, cover this weight management medication with prior authorization in place
Corinne Rao is a board-certified internal medicine physician and founder of Legacy Physicians, specializing in functional medicine approaches to weight loss, hormonal health, stress and chronic disease management