GLP-1 medications encourage better eating habits, promote portion control, and reduce overeating, all of which help decrease food waste
Some patients may also check whether HSA or FSA funds can be used for eligible expenses
If long-term or indefinite maintenance is necessary: 5 years of brand-name Ozempic: $58,140 5 years of compounded semaglutide: $11,940 Lifetime savings: $46,200 over 5 years For people requiring truly long-term treatment, compounded alternatives transform medication from financially impossible to manageable within typical household budgets
That being said, the signal is strong
Social media influencers across platforms have likely amplified this trend, bringing unregulated peptide use into mainstream discussion, and now, to the clinic
Like sulfonylureas and insulin, some diabetes medications cause weight gain