Weight-loss drugs carry high gross margins, enabling manufacturers to absorb price reductions. Wegovy, a once-weekly injection using semaglutide, saw monthly treatment costs for its highest doses fall from around 1,900 yuan (US$272) at launch to under 1,000 yuan
Here are the realworld risk gaps: No standard dose or formulation Humans in papers got 20 mg IV in a pilot, but many online vendors sell subcutaneous vials without clear dosing guidance
Fact: HSA and FSA eligibility is determined by the IRS, not your insurance companys formulary. Even if your insurance denies coverage for a GLP-1, you can still use your HSA funds to pay for it out-of-pocket
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