People saw changes in waist size, cholesterol, and blood pressureall markers tied to overall metabolic health
Additionally, these drugs are FDA-approved for diabetes and weight loss, and researchers are now exploring their benefits in many other areas of health
According to the FDA's press release it agreed to approve the drug for obesity based on three randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials during which more than 2,600 patients received Wegovy for up to 68 weeks and more than 1,500 patients received placebo (US FDA 2021)
are obese, and about 1 in 13 are severely obese
Willow charges a flat $299 a month at every dose with no escalation, explicitly accepts FSA and HSA, ships in 2 to 3 days, and offers an anti-nausea add-on (Ondansetron) for $30 a month
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide remain available through the three telehealth programs reviewed above ShedRx for the widest medication menu (including brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound) and a contractual refund guarantee, SkinnyRx for the only compounded tirzepatide in tablet form, and Bodybuilding Health+ for GLP-1 bundled with the mens optimization stack from $99/month
