GLP-1 cost analysis?

[Nikki_92]

Reta has worked well for me, even though it's pricier. Cost isn't a huge factor IMO.

My average weekly cost for Reta is around $9 at 6mg per week. Sema or Tirz might be closer to $3 or $5, but the difference isn't huge. The meds more than pay for themselves, even with savings on food and drinks.

 

[O-O-Ozempic]

My only reservation with reta is the potential heart rate increase. How common is that? At least it's easy to track with a smartwatch.

As a tirz user, I might get sema just to try it and for cheap stockpiling.

 

[Nikki_92]

I only saw a slight heart rate increase. I also had fewer GI issues and got better results than with Tirz or Sema. But everyone reacts differently.

 

[O-O-Ozempic]

End-of-the-world survival tip: Peptides! Because nobody wants to face the apocalypse feeling sluggish. Get yours now!

 

[Lee_32]

I had a 20bpm increase on just 2mg. Pretty intense.

 

[O-O-Ozempic]

Maybe stack survo with tirz instead.

 

[Calorie_Win305]

Agreed!
I got an insane HR increase, 2 hrs after pinning 2mg of Reta, went from 68 to around 120 and took 2 weeks to get back down. NOT FUN!
Tirz 10 and Surv 2, staggered, works great without messing with my heart.

 

[Lee_32]

Wow, I thought my experience was bad.

 

[Sassy_Road]

Is it better to save money with Sema and lose a pound per week, or pay extra for Tirz/Reta and lose 1.5 pounds? Reaching your goal faster saves money. Your body may react differently. I had no heart rate changes with Reta for 10 weeks.

 

[size-me-down]

The GLP1 cost is relative to savings on groceries. If sema drops fat by 14% and groceries by double, reta is a better deal at 24% with half the grocery bill. It scales perfectly. If you lose all your weight, you also save 100% on groceries.

 

[Lee_32]

100% weight loss would mean a 100% reduction in all living expenses. Amazing!

 

[Wild_AF]

I've seen at least one person in a community at the 30mg level. And for every one who says it publicly, there are more doing it privately.

EL is testing higher doses now. I'm not sure where they ended up because they're not sharing the higher dosages. Some sources say 20-25mg.





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[Wild_AF]

I'm hesitant to dismiss cost without knowing someone's financial situation.

True true. I think there's some news floating around about potential price drops, though. I saw something about a pretty significant cut for Oz and Wegovy in the US next year. Might make the decision easier for some!

 

[O-O-Ozempic]

Price drops, huh? I saw something about that too. Supposedly Novo Nordisk is gonna slash prices by up to half! Still expensive, but maybe it'll make insurance companies chill out a bit. https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/n...wegovy-by-up-to-50-f1b038fb?mod=hp_lista_pos2

 

[Lee_32]

I'm new to this, so sorry if this is a dumb question, but I keep seeing people mention different prices and coupons. Is there like, a 'cash pay' discount that everyone can get if they aren't using insurance?

 

[size-me-down]

I'm new to this, so sorry if this is a dumb question, but I keep seeing people mention different prices and coupons. Is there like, a 'cash pay' discount that everyone can get if they aren't using insurance?

Not a dumb question at all! It's confusing. The market can change so much. Plus, different pharmacies and online sources all have different deals. I'd say do some digging and shop around. It's worth the effort to save some cash!

 

[basil-gardener]

Bupropion is only available subsidized in Australia as a quit-smoking aid, not for depression, which says something about its cost-benefit for smoking cessation. GLP drugs show more and more evidence of reducing pretty much all addictive substance use, including cigarettes. But I'm not sure we have solid proof on cigarettes specifically yet.

 

[In_The_Making]

Cost Plus covers generics well but GLP-1s aren't generic yet - compounded sema and tirz through a 503B pharmacy is the low-cost path.

 

[pinch-an-inch]

Topical GHK-Cu does punch above its price point compared to most alternatives.

 

[CleanBoss]

The compounded vs branded cost gap runs 70-90% depending on source and dose.