The Cost Challenge: Understanding and Managing GLP-1 Costs Despite their effectiveness, GLP-1s are among the most expensive weight loss interventions, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per month per patient
Even so, Americans still show interest in traditional and alternative approaches to weight loss, which should not be overlooked
When incorporating impacts from the various indications of incretin-based therapies, care should be taken to avoid double-counting
A subset of patients with severe obesity who kept taking retatrutide in a study extension continued to slim down, losing up to an average of 85 pounds, or 30% of their body weight, at two years, the company said in a statement detailing the Phase 3 trial results
Many patients find that supportive strategies like proper hydration, gut health support, and working closely with their provider can help manage these effects effectively