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by adam_arthur 761 days ago
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.
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pbj1968 761 days ago
Absolutely nowhere on that page is mentioned what you’ll actually pay for the compounded drug. Spoiler - $300+/mo
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adam_arthur 761 days ago
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?

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hollerith 761 days ago
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.

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