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The intervention group ( n = 13) received semaglutide or liraglutide alongside standard body weight management, while the control group ( n = 26) underwent standard weight management alone [98]

Kim MH, Kim EH, Jung HS, Yang D, Park EY, Jun HS

CMS has instituted strict clinical criteria to ensure the medications reach those with the highest medical need

Age and hormonal factors Metabolic rate declines naturally with age, and hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, and andropause compound the challenge

The FDA is now moving to restrict this practice, citing safety concerns and potential for substandard quality

The retail price as of April 2026: List price: $1,349.02 per month (four weekly 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg pens, depending on dose) Eli Lilly savings card: Reduces cost to $550 per month for commercially insured patients, but TRICARE beneficiaries are excluded from manufacturer copay assistance programs under federal anti-kickback statutes Cash price at major pharmacies: $1,249 to $1,349 (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) GoodRx or similar discount cards: $1,127 to $1,199 (minimal savings, and TRICARE prohibits use of discount cards in combination with benefits) For a 12-month course of treatment at maintenance dose (10 mg or 15 mg weekly), the out-of-pocket cost is $13,488 to $16,188 without insurance coverage