Below is a list of approximate cash prices for a one-month supply of GLP-1 drugs as of early 2026 using a free discount card (self-pay): Byetta 10 mcg/0.04 mL: $686 (only generic version available) Foundayo: $149-$349 depending on dose and refill time Mounjaro 5 mg/0.5 mL: $1,094 Ozempic 2 mg/3 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose): $1,011 (limited time offer of $199-$499 through the manufacturer) Rybelsus 7 mg: $1,011 Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL: $1,325 (generic liraglutide available for $402.26) Trulicity 1.5 mg/0.5 mL: $991 Victoza 18 mg/3 mL: $576.67 (a generic version is also available for $442.97) Wegovy 1.7 mg/0.75 mL: $538 Zepbound 10 mg/0.5 mL: $690 These prices are based on using the Drugs.com discount card
Regarding renal protection, the ability of tirzepatide to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve glycemic control helps in preserving kidney function [36]
For instance, a narrative review evaluated oral, topical, and intravenous glutathione, finding it a safer alternative for depigmentation with melanogenesis-regulating effects
Several Anthem and Blue Cross plans rolled back GLP-1 weight loss coverage due to cost concerns
The results were highly encouraging