How/where to get ozempic paying out of pocket?

[Anonymous]

There are so many sites that advertise things, but have no idea where to begin. I am borderline in terms of qualifying, my dr tried to put it through, ti did not get approved (HATE my insurance company).
so my husband has agreed to pay for 3 months for me to try it out of pocket. I understand its between 1000-1500. Does anyone have any solid reliable recommendations?
So appreciate any help or direction...I am desperate two of my kids are getting married in July and December and I am determined to get rid of this weight!

[Anonymous]

Ask your doctor to write it to say “can be compounded.” I just switched primary doctors over this because my original doctor wasn’t comfortable with the idea of it being compounded - she wouldn’t elaborate on why. Anyway, call compounding pharmacies near you, get their number and then have your dr fax it them. Starting dose for compounded ozempic is $125/month. I’m no longer living in the DC area though, so I’m not sure if regulations are different.

[Anonymous]

I saw a note on a website saying compounding wan't an option in VA or MD. But I don't know more than that. (It has a bunch of states where it wasn't allowed.)

[Anonymous]

I mean, this isn't something you just stay on for 3 months, OP. You do understand that, right?

What other changes will you make in your lifestyle? It's not magic -- you still have to watch your carbs, exercise, etc. for it to be effective.

[Anonymous]

please don't take the easy way out. It only lasts as long as you're using the meds.
Change your lifestyle, grieve for using food as a crutch.

[Anonymous]

It’s not some underground thing.

Get the script from the doctor. If the doctor won’t give you one, look for a weight loss doctor.

Check online for coupons, manufacturer help, Good Rx, etc.

Go to pharmacy.

Fill script with one pen (a month’s supply).

Repeat as indicated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:please don't take the easy way out. It only lasts as long as you're using the meds.
Change your lifestyle, grieve for using food as a crutch.

please unless you know me and my life, don't point your finger and preach. I have lost 2 very important people in my life in the span of 6 months, have a child with mental illness and I am hanging on by a thread. I ate my way through sadness and depression for the last few years and especially so these last 6 months.
. I will do whatever it takes to lose weight and feel better about myself. yes, likely good lifestyle changes will happen as well but I need a jumpstart not unlike millions of others and am not apologizing for it.

[Anonymous]

You can just go to CVS and tell them you’re paying cash.

I pay between 8 and 900 at CVS, but I’m on the lowest dose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can just go to CVS and tell them you’re paying cash.

I pay between 8 and 900 at CVS, but I’m on the lowest dose.

I think the question is about availability-- most CVSs haven't had lowest dose in stock for months.

[Anonymous]

I get it (compound version) online through one of the many subscription services. I think they also offer brand name though not sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:please don't take the easy way out. It only lasts as long as you're using the meds.
Change your lifestyle, grieve for using food as a crutch.

You are a dick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, this isn't something you just stay on for 3 months, OP. You do understand that, right?

What other changes will you make in your lifestyle? It's not magic -- you still have to watch your carbs, exercise, etc. for it to be effective.

Agree. I don’t think this is something you “try for 3 months” especially if you want to keep the weight off through December.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:please don't take the easy way out. It only lasts as long as you're using the meds.
Change your lifestyle, grieve for using food as a crutch.

[Anonymous]

Plush pharmacy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:please don't take the easy way out. It only lasts as long as you're using the meds.
Change your lifestyle, grieve for using food as a crutch.

please unless you know me and my life, don't point your finger and preach. I have lost 2 very important people in my life in the span of 6 months, have a child with mental illness and I am hanging on by a thread. I ate my way through sadness and depression for the last few years and especially so these last 6 months.
. I will do whatever it takes to lose weight and feel better about myself. yes, likely good lifestyle changes will happen as well but I need a jumpstart not unlike millions of others and am not apologizing for it.

I’m sorry OP, that life has been so hard. Don’t let the jerks get you down, you’re not asking anything crazy.

For what it’s worth, I heard that most insurers are just not covering it for 2024, unfortunately. Insurance companies are just awful.

That’s great that you can pay out of pocket for the time being!