Ozempic for $3?!

[Light_Great]

Woah, check this out: weight loss meds could be made super cheap, like three bucks a month, says a study!

https://www.theguardian.com

Apparently, some places don't have the same patent restrictions? Crazy.

 

[Slim_FTW]

Stories like this make me realize how screwed up the US system is. Those patent laws let companies keep extending their grip, and we just keep shelling out the money. Even after a patent expires, it's still expensive because of shady deals and greed.

 

[Jordan_09]

I hear you, Slim_FTW. They put so much money into research, and a lot of it doesn't pan out. Still...

 

[SoberAndSmaller]

Big Pharma will keep trying to lock down these meds with layers of patents. Gotta keep the cash flowing!

 

[Slim_FTW]

And all the heat on peptides? Totally being pushed by Big Pharma lobbyists, I bet.

 

[Patti_Real]

I'd say that's a pretty safe bet, Slim_FTW.

 

[CarbDone]

Big Pharma's weight loss game? It's like a casino on steroids. The house always wins, and they keep us coming back for more. Sad but true.

 

[Slim_FTW]

At least casinos aren't pretending to care about our well-being lol.

 

[TitrationTechnician]

Ugh, just had a "wellness check." Super annoying.

 

[ProteinQueen_90]

That article says semaglutide is like $200 a month here? More like over a grand, no matter who's paying, not counting any discounts at the start.

 

[Light_Great]

Just gonna drop this here... that's BILLIONS.

Eli Lilly had a killer 2025, with $65.2 billion in revenue (up 45% from 2024) and $20.6 billion in profit. The boost mainly came from diabetes and obesity drugs, especially Mounjaro and Zepbound, which made $36.5 billion together.

 

[Jordan_09]

You can drop the "think," Patti_Real.

 

[Jordan_09]

Haha, you didn't read the small print, ProteinQueen_90. It says the monthly cost in the US is in 1901 dollars!

 

[ProteinQueen_90]

It's crazy how different the prices are in other countries. I saw someone on Reddit mention they only pay like $15 a month in Greece with insurance! We're getting robbed here.

 

[TitrationTechnician]

Yeah, saw another Reddit comment where someone has like $50k worth of meds for themselves and their kid in their fridge. That's just... wow.

 

[SoberAndSmaller]

I've been thinking about trying a compounded testosterone cream. Anyone know about what a month's supply goes for? Insurance probably won't cover it.

 

[Patti_Real]

I've been thinking about trying a compounded testosterone cream. Anyone know about what a month's supply goes for? Insurance probably won't cover it.

Just be careful with compounded stuff. It's not always the same quality. Creams can vary a lot in how well they actually deliver the medication. Bloodwork helps, but it doesn't replace real testing.

 

[Light_Great]

I'm still stunned that one person had so much medication in their refrigerator! I guess if insurance covers it, why not stock up? I wish mine did, LOL.

 

[amber-ramen]

Currently on a compounded generic version of a well-known medication. Paying a modest amount for a batch of ten starter-level shots. Started early May and down over twenty pounds since.

 

[melon_restart67]

Based in Canada here. Paid a tiny amount for a full month of Ozempic straight at the pharmacy counter, skipped using insurance entirely. There's a covered generic option through my benefits, but I'm genuinely happy after week one and want to stick with the branded version.

Works out to just a few dollars weekly for the weight loss. Hoping the grocery savings from eating less end up adding up too.