Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

If that happens with semaglutide, then manufacturers will have to dramatically lower the cost so patients can get it out of pocket, or they won't get it. It's already happening with Lily direct for Zepbound.

I don't see them lowering the price anytime soon. No doubt that some of the demand will decrease as insurance companies stop covering it but don't expect any significant price drops.

Agree. For the immediate future anyway.

Big pharma is working on several new GLP-1s, which could come out in the next couple of years, which will drive the price down some. But that won't be for a while and it won't drive the price down to generic levels.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

Why will the compounding stop?

These medications are on patent. You can't make generics (which is basically what the compounded pharmacies are making) until drugs are off patent. There is an exception to that when prescription drugs that are on patent are in a shortage. Wegovy and Zepbound have been in a shortage, which has resulted in the allowance of the compounding. I believe Zepbound is already off the shortage list, and there is no longer a shortage of Wegovy and it will likely come off the shortage list very soon.

That will mean: no more compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide. You'll have to buy the brand name if you want the medication. I'm sure illegal compounding will go on, but it will go underground and anyone who buys it will be ... being profoundly stupid.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

If that happens with semaglutide, then manufacturers will have to dramatically lower the cost so patients can get it out of pocket, or they won't get it. It's already happening with Lily direct for Zepbound.

I don't see them lowering the price anytime soon. No doubt that some of the demand will decrease as insurance companies stop covering it but don't expect any significant price drops.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

Why will the compounding stop?

Because the FDA has declared the the shortage of the brand name is over, so compounding is slated to stop mid-February.

OP, I just placed my first order with Fifty410. Spent a lot of time on Reddit reading about people's experiences and seemed like people had good things to say about this one. Extremely easy for me to get - filled out intake form, fudged my numbers to show 27 BMI even though I'm 22, and I got 2.5 for 8 weeks for $449. Once compounding ends I'll go to Ro and get a prescription from LillyDirect for Zepbound.

You are a &^%$ing idiot.

People -- do not go around lying about basic health information to doctors who are prescribing. FFS.

Anonymous wrote:I have IBS and am looking to get on one of these. What is the process to go through Insurance for this? My doctor is also cautious about these pills. I've waited two years and now am looking around at other options than him.

Given the horrific GI side effects I've had on Wegovy, I'd get really good medical advice before going on it if you have IBS.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

Why will the compounding stop?

Because the FDA has declared the the shortage of the brand name is over, so compounding is slated to stop mid-February.

OP, I just placed my first order with Fifty410. Spent a lot of time on Reddit reading about people's experiences and seemed like people had good things to say about this one. Extremely easy for me to get - filled out intake form, fudged my numbers to show 27 BMI even though I'm 22, and I got 2.5 for 8 weeks for $449. Once compounding ends I'll go to Ro and get a prescription from LillyDirect for Zepbound.

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

If that happens with semaglutide, then manufacturers will have to dramatically lower the cost so patients can get it out of pocket, or they won't get it. It's already happening with Lily direct for Zepbound.

Eat less. Pills have side effects.

Anonymous wrote:The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

Why will the compounding stop?

The problem will be when compounded stops and your insurance won't cover the real thing.

I have IBS and am looking to get on one of these. What is the process to go through Insurance for this? My doctor is also cautious about these pills. I've waited two years and now am looking around at other options than him.

I’m a One Medical patient and my doctor was initially hesitant but when I later said I wanted a prescription she sent it no problem. My husband used a PA there and also had no problem.

Whats the cost of the Zepbound through Mochi or other online providers, if someone can share? Do they bill insurance?

Anonymous wrote:Do any of these work in Virginia?

You have to check each provider. Not every service works in every state.

Anonymous wrote:Do any of these work in Virginia?

What does that question even mean?