Ozempic prices are insane!

[RealHealth]

Guys... living in Australia has its perks. Our healthcare system actually cares about people. I only pay like $8 for my meds. Can you believe what you guys pay in the States?

 

[KRG_Wellness]

I'm also in Australia, and it's more like $30 for me. No healthcare card for those of us who work.

 

[LabIRL]

Wow, I am also an Aussie... I am forking out almost $400 per month!

 

[SlightlyLess88]

Trust me, American politicians are all in the pockets of Big Pharma. Doesn't matter if they are Democrats or Republicans. We are screwed either way when it comes to healthcare.

 

[Flex_Tale]

The Democrats controlled Congress for a while there, but did we see any cost reductions? Nah, all the bigwigs are invested in this mess somehow, no matter their party affiliation.

 

[LeanAF]

Hey can we keep the politics out of this?

 

[Ash]

I pay $25 in the USA.

 

[Vita_Queen]

It's not that simple, and it doesn't matter who wins the election. Healthcare costs in America are a monster that no single person can fix. Thanks for your concern though.

 

[RealHealth]

I'm an American with diabetes, and I get it for around $25 a month using a coupon, not even my insurance. After the coupon, it's about $60.

And calling people "stupid" for what they pay is uncalled for. This isn't our fault.

 

[KRG_Wellness]

It's more than just elections. The system is rigged to allow for these high prices because it's profitable. Here's an article about it: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/health/us-drug-prices.html

 

[LabIRL]

So, what's the secret to not being "stupid" about Ozempic prices? What are your suggestions? Because right now, it feels like I'm getting robbed blind.

Just FYI, I pay like $35 with my insurance because I have diabetes.

 

[SlightlyLess88]

With the price difference, I could practically fly to Australia!

 

[Flex_Tale]

As if politicians on both sides weren't in the pocket of the insurance companies!

 

[LeanAF]

I lean Democrat anyway but we pay this currently under a Democratic president. This is the dumbest thing on the internet today.

 

[Ash]

I’m paying $375 in Australia how did you sort this out?

 

[Flex_Tale]

For those of you paying out of pocket, have you looked at using GoodRx or the manufacturer's savings card? They can sometimes bring the cost down significantly.

 

[LeanAF]

I saw somewhere that you can get Wegovy for around $350 a month with a GoodRx coupon. I'm going to look into that.

 

[RealHealth]

I get confused with all the different medications....I have a friend who was quoted $4,000 for a 6 month supply of Ipamorelin here in the states! Is that like....normal??

 

[KRG_Wellness]

I get confused with all the different medications....I have a friend who was quoted $4,000 for a 6 month supply of Ipamorelin here in the states! Is that like....normal??

$4000 for Ipamorelin is insane! I'd suggest looking at online peptide sources; it's much cheaper than going through a clinic. Keep in mind to do your research and find reputable vendors.

 

[LabIRL]

I use a coupon and also ask my pharmacy to run it as self-pay instead of through my insurance. My insurance deductible is so high that the coupon ends up being cheaper.