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Lilly cash-pay programs starting at $349-499/month Insurance coverage: Generally better for diabetes indication than weight loss indication Prior authorization typically required Coverage varies widely between plans Compounded options: Compounded semaglutide: $199/month through TrimRx Compounded tirzepatide: $349/month through TrimRx For detailed cost information, see our guides on Ozempic insurance coverage and compounded semaglutide costs

Additionally: Patient assistance programs and pharmacy discount services/platforms can help lower costs

Drug Enforcement Agency

Gastrointestinal side effects remain among the most frequently cited challenges associated with currently marketed GLP-1 therapies and represent a significant driver of discontinuation