Out-of-pocket costs are typically in the range of $1,000 a month, and insurance coverage is variable, particularly if weight loss is not treating an urgent medical need
As their use expands, it is critical for clinicians, pharmacists, and ophthalmologists to understand these risks and implement strategies to ensure patient safety
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Because these drugs are so revolutionary and there is little in the way of competition, people who can afford them are willing to pay a premium
Expanding our virtual healthcare platform to include weight management is part of our ongoing commitment to listening to patients and the services they want from their local pharmacy, said Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, in a statement
The scientific studies of these experimental drugs were never large enough or long enough to establish a clear safety profile, so all we are left with are vague reassurances from tiny studies and testimonials from YouTubers and TikTokers
