[hollerith]

>clinics will send the Rx to a compounding pharmacy.

I think you are confused about what a compounding pharmacy is -- at least if you refer to how it works in the US.

[adam_arthur]

Not sure what you mean. You can sign up for compounded semaglutide from many online services (e.g. Ro https://ro.co/weight-loss/compounded-semaglutide/)

It's still expensive, but far cheaper than brand name with similar efficacy. Competition from these programs will likely drive costs much lower over the next few years.

[pbj1968]

Absolutely nowhere on that page is mentioned what you’ll actually pay for the compounded drug. Spoiler - $300+/mo

[adam_arthur]

Yes, less than half the price of brand name, and competition hasn't even really started.

These are first mover prices.

What's the monthly health cost of being obese?

[hollerith]

Semaglutide is still under patent in the US till at least Dec 2031 (say Wpedia).

Blockbuster drugs still under patent usually don't have alternative avenues of supply that are significantly cheaper than the main avenue. I wonder what law or regulation allows this alternative avenue to persist.