Where are people getting Ozempic and what does it cost?

[Anonymous]

I'm not a diabetic. I want to lose 20 lbs and am not looking to debate the ethics of this. There are a bunch of websites that claim to offer prescriptions. Which are the most effective at getting it, and how much does it cost? I have Blue Cross but assume that I won't get coverage for this.

[Anonymous]

No insurance coverage for weight loss / non-diabetic uses.

There are places like: https://www.caraveladmv.com/

That have a source for the compounded version (some people argue the compounded versions work better). They have a pricing on their site too.

[Anonymous]

Get on Facebook and join “Ozempic / Wegovy Weight Loss Support Group.” It’s a private group that will have the answers to your questions.

[Anonymous]

BCBS Federal covers it for weightloss. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

I was prescribed Metformin and it has taken off 15 lbs. in two months, along with exercise. I have less of an appetite. It is much cheaper than Ozempic with fewer side effects. 3x/day pill.

[Anonymous]

Ask your primary doctor to write you an rx (I said to my doc, "I'd like to try one of those new weight loss injectable drugs"). Get the coupon from Wegovy from their website (you have to enter your personal info), go to pharmacy, and fill

It's. That. Easy.

Don't pay extra admin costs through one of those websites. If your doc won't wrote the rx, go to another doc who will. I was on the edge, needed to lose 25 pounds, want to lose 30-35, no diabetes, BMI was 29, blood pressure a little high. Wegovy costs me $25 a month

And, it's not so magical/quick for everyone. The first dose, .25 did nothing for me (first 4 weeks). Same for .50, the second dose (second 4 weeks). Up to dose of 1 now, and finally losing (weeks 9-12). And yes, I've been eating healthy and tracking calories (I use the free app, lose it). You can't rush it, you have to titrate (up your dose) slowly, or you can suffer nasty side effects, fortunately I've had none of those.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask your primary doctor to write you an rx (I said to my doc, "I'd like to try one of those new weight loss injectable drugs"). Get the coupon from Wegovy from their website (you have to enter your personal info), go to pharmacy, and fill

It's. That. Easy.

Don't pay extra admin costs through one of those websites. If your doc won't wrote the rx, go to another doc who will. I was on the edge, needed to lose 25 pounds, want to lose 30-35, no diabetes, BMI was 29, blood pressure a little high. Wegovy costs me $25 a month

And, it's not so magical/quick for everyone. The first dose, .25 did nothing for me (first 4 weeks). Same for .50, the second dose (second 4 weeks). Up to dose of 1 now, and finally losing (weeks 9-12). And yes, I've been eating healthy and tracking calories (I use the free app, lose it). You can't rush it, you have to titrate (up your dose) slowly, or you can suffer nasty side effects, fortunately I've had none of those.

What’s the deal with your one word sentences?

[Anonymous]

My doctor has a weight loss specialist. I get my shots there. $550/month. Insurance doesn't cover it as I am only prediabetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My doctor has a weight loss specialist. I get my shots there. $550/month. Insurance doesn't cover it as I am only prediabetic.

I’m prediabetic, and insurance has been covering it for me for almost a year. My co-pay is $25/month. I pick it up at CVS and give myself the injection once a week.

[Anonymous]

Is there a shortage of this, or is it only Adderall?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a shortage of this, or is it only Adderall?

No shortage at the moment. I have zero issues getting Ozempic.

[Anonymous]

Ozempic is a brand name of the medicine Semaglutide. You can get compounded Semaglutide from medspas but if you want pharmaceutical name brand you’ll pay $1000 for Ozempic or $1300 for Wegovy if you don’t have insurance coverage.

Given your goal to lose 20 lbs I would suggest compounded semaglutide. You can usually find it at a medspa for under $500 a month

[Anonymous]

Or you can get Saxenda, which is specifically approved for weight loss. I did and am having great success -- a pants size down in 2 months.

It's covered by my insurance (BCBS federal), too.

[Anonymous]

So -- is it that you eat less and thus lose weight? (that the meds make you want to eat less)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So -- is it that you eat less and thus lose weight? (that the meds make you want to eat less)?

Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonists, or GLP-1 RAs. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, released in the gut in response to eating.

One role of GLP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood sugar (glucose). For that reason, health care providers have used semaglutide for more than 15 years to treat Type 2 diabetes.

But GLP-1 in higher amounts also interacts with the parts of the brain that suppress your appetite and signal you to feel full. When used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it can cause significant weight loss — and a reduced risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease — in people who are obese or overweight.