GLP-1s for All?

[Mike_1977]

The World Health Organization just released guidelines about using glucagon-like peptide-1 medications for weight management. They're suggesting these drugs can be used long-term by non-pregnant adults if they also eat healthy, exercise, and get counseling from a doctor.

Demand for these hunger-reducing GLP-1 drugs has exploded since 2021. The amount spent on GLP-1 agonists in the US hit nearly $72 billion last year, which is over 500% more than in 2018, when they were mainly for diabetes. A month's supply can cost over a grand, and the WHO thinks most people won't be able to get them by 2030. The WHO wants better access with things like different prices for different incomes. They also want to stop fake versions of the drugs.

 

[MountainMama303]

Here's hopin' the price drops so everyone can get these without breakin' the bank!

 

[Med-Girl]

When big pharma can make bank? I won't hold my breath.

 

[FastingFam]

Agreed. Don't hold your breath.

 

[Mike_1977]

“If you're buying meds online, watch out for these red flags: Sites that don't ask about your health or need a script, and if the medication has typos on the packaging or looks murky when it should be clear.”

The typos, tho.

 

[Med-Girl]

Cloudy makes sense, but how else are we supposed to get it when orderin' from overseas?

 

[In_The_Making]

You should expect some spelling errors if they're coming from China. Not every country's first language is English. By the way, a major reason English spelling is so hard is that words are often spelled how they sounded back when spelling became standardized, around Shakespeare's time. But pronunciations changed a lot afterward.

 

[In_The_Making]

Another way to reduce counterfeiting would be for drug companies to charge reasonable prices.

 

[RealFit]

Everyone's so hyped about GLP-1s, but food giants like Nestle are trying to find ways to get around them with chemicals that make you crave more. Let's hope the drug companies can stay ahead of those tricks.

 

[Bobby_2006]

I saw that Novo Nordisk is supposedly cutting prices on Wegovy and Ozempic, but not until 2027! And only if you have insurance. Otherwise, we're stuck paying full price until then. Anyone else see this?

 

[Mike_1977]

Wow, Bobby_2006 that's good and bad news at the same time! 2027 is a long way away...

 

[Veggie_Guy]

I read somethin' about WeightWatchers filing for bankruptcy because of Ozempic. Makes sense. Their business model just can't compete with something that actually works. Anyone have any luck with WW in the past?

 

[MountainMama303]

Anyone have any luck with WW in the past?

I did lose some weight with WW years ago, but they kept changing their points system. It was annoying!

 

[FastingFam]

I went to one WW meeting and all they did was talk about food and try to sell overpriced snacks. So depressing. Ozempic actually helped me listen to my body's hunger cues and improved my blood sugar and cholesterol. No wonder WW is failing.

 

[Med-Girl]

I had some success with WW a long time ago, but they always pushed their branded meals and stuff. And you had to pay even if you missed a week. Felt like they just wanted my money.

 

[Caffeine_Queen]

mix a vial of snap w/ 2cc bac, vial of matrixyl w/ 2cc bac, vial of ghk w/ 2cc bac. dump all 3 in an old dropper bottle. easy to dispense a few drops on face. tried adding HA but it gums up the dropper.