GLP-1 medications have been used in diabetes care for several years, so there is useful data, but their widespread use for weight loss is more recent
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe persistent abdominal pain (especially radiating to your back), right upper abdominal pain with fever or jaundice, persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, or black or bloody stools
For a six-month treatment course, patients can expect to pay between $594 and $1,794 out of pocket
The PREFER study included 310 participants to assess patients preferences for semaglutide and dulaglutide pens
So, where is it coming from
In November 2025, the Trump administration announced TrumpRx, a federal direct purchasing platform using tariff threats to extract Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing from pharmaceutical manufacturers & bringing the cost of GLP-1s like Ozempic down to $350/month for cash payers (from $1,350/month)