Just like when you find a glitzy resort in your dream destination, your first question about weight loss drugs might be, how much is this going to set me back? Lucky for you, we’ve done our homework.

A highly effective class of weight loss drug has taken the world by storm, as medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound become household names. These drugs, originally meant to treat diabetes, have become widely known for their slimming side effects.

Zealand Pharma CEO Adam Steensberg said Friday that the company is working on a next-generation weight loss drug that’s designed to work differently from those currently on the market and with the potential for fewer side effects.

And while it’s still widely used for its intended purpose, helping diabetes patients to regulate blood sugar, Ozempic and its active ingredient semaglutide have also sparked the interest of non-diabetics – as a highly effective weight loss drug.

In real-world settings multiple factors contribute to non-persistence, including adverse effects, high cost-sharing and weight loss not meeting patients' expectations.

Fewer than 20% of large employers are covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, a new KFF analysis shows.

Finding the right solution for weight loss can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. While prescription medications like Ozempic have gained attention for their effectiveness,

Poor purity can cause patients to experience fever, chills, nausea, skin irritation, infections and low blood pressure.