For individuals prescribed higher doses of semaglutide specifically for weight management (such as 2.4 mg weekly, also known as Wegovy), weight loss can be even more significanttypically 10% to 15% of initial body weight over about 68 weeks
Semaglutide bundle: $129/month Tirzepatide bundle: $200/month (medication + visits) la carte visit-only option also available at $74.99 Average weight loss in clinical trials: ~15% (semaglutide STEP-1) to ~2025% (tirzepatide SURMOUNT-1) Same board-certified physician manages every visit no rotating providers HSA/FSA eligible
Does Medicaid cover weight loss drugs
But also risky
Weighing the risks and benefits Although there has been a lot of chatter about the potential link between semaglutide and thyroid cancer in humans, current clinical evidence does not confirm this association
Being prepared with your prescription information, including the prescriber name, medication name, and dosage, is good practice regardless of whether you expect to need it