Annualized cost comparisons in 2026: Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve or bypass): ,000 to ,000 one-time, often covered by insurance for severe obesity Wegovy at list price: about ,200 per year Zepbound at list price: about ,720 per year Compounded semaglutide (legitimate US pharmacy): ,800 to ,000 per year Compounded tirzepatide: ,000 to ,000 per year Retatrutide at launch will likely fit in the Wegovy/Zepbound range at list price, with significantly lower out-of-pocket cost for insured patients with savings card eligibility
The medication is administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, typically into the abdomen, upper thigh, or upper arm
Love their custom packaging
Easy dosing (2.5 mg/mL) works well for very small doses and precise measurements
Improvement of metabolic health
This timeline wont be true for everyone, however