4 GLP-1 helps manage blood sugar by signaling to the pancreas to release insulin when glucose is high
We changed pharmacy vendor, now you cant get it unless you have had a history of diabetes. Senior Benefits Manager, large manufacturer Weve never offered it for weight loss, and it is still one of our top three prescriptions spends every year. HR Professional, large manufacturer We dont allow GLP-1s for weight loss In our type 2 diabetes population, 50% are utilizing the GLP-1s, so we are now excluding them for anything except type 2 diabetes [to manage costs]. Director of Benefits, large manufacturer The future of GLP-1 drug prices Employers are also recognizing that the price paid by employers for GLP-1 drugs are sometimes higher than online direct-to-consumer prices reflecting manufacturer discounts
Over time, therapy plans may need to be adjusted
Below are average monthly GLP-1 prices for popular options when paying out of pocket
Retatrutide, with its additional glucagon pathway, may theoretically have different tolerance characteristics