Learn more about the average costs of compounded Semaglutide medications.
Semaglutide is a medication that has risen in popularity as a way to treat type 2 diabetes, or as a weight loss aid. You may be more familiar with its brand names: Wegovy, Rebelsus, or Ozempic.
While it seems to be an effective medication to aid in diabetes treatment or help certain people lose weight, it does come about with one often talked about caveat – It’s pretty pricey. Because there is currently a drug shortage of manufactured (brand-name) Semaglutide medications, some compounding pharmacies are able to step in and make these medications up on-site according to a prescription from a U.S. licensed doctor.
In addition to making the medication more widely available, this may also come along with a significant cost savings to the patient, as compared to the brand-name medications. Although, due to the high cost of the raw ingredient, these prices may still be considered a bit steep to some people. Because of this, even if you are planning on getting your Semaglutide from a compounding pharmacy, you likely may still want to know what sort of prices to expect.
In this article, we will go over the general cost of compounded Semaglutide, review if insurance can help cover some of the cost, and let you know where you can find compounded Semaglutide medications.
Just how much compounded Semaglutide will cost depends on many factors, including the exact compounding pharmacy or telehealth company that you choose.
In general, at the time of publishing, the general advertised online prices of compounded Semaglutide seem to range from approximately $150 to over $250+ per month.
You may also find different prices from compounding pharmacies in your area. But note that not all compounding pharmacies have the capability or ingredients to make Semaglutide medications, so it may be best to call or stop in to get approximate prices.
However, keep in mind that there may be additional costs including shipping, or the price of a doctor’s visit if you need a telehealth consultation. (Here at Strut Health, the shipping and doctor’s consultation is always free, so the only price you will pay is for the medication.)
While some insurance companies are on board with covering some of the costs related to compounded medications, this is not the norm. Generally, compounded medications are going to be an out-of-pocket expense. And, many compounding pharmacies may not be contracted with insurance companies.
Another thing to mention here, is that since Semaglutide is often being used as a weight loss drug, this may make it even more difficult to get coverage, since insurance may consider this “cosmetic”. This goes for even the brand-name versions. People using Semaglutide to help treat type 2 diabetes may have better luck getting the medication covered.
Although, it doesn’t hurt to ask the pharmacy if they are contracted with insurances, or speak with your insurance to see if they will cover compounded Semaglutide medications.
As we mentioned above, compounded Semaglutide medications tend to be significantly more affordable for the patient.
For instance, a month of compounded injectable Semaglutide might run you about $250. But, the brand-name medications tend to clock in starting in the high $900s to low $1,000s (at the time of publishing). These are also the out-of-pocket costs. If your insurance will cover the brand-name medication, this may be much lower for you.
So, this may be a monthly savings of many hundreds of dollars.
You can find compounded Semaglutide at certain compounding pharmacies. The ones in your area may be adept and proficient at making compounded Semaglutide, but you will want to call or stop by to make sure first. Since, many compounding pharmacies do not have the ingredients, laboratory set-up, or ability to make Semaglutide.
To keep things easy, you can also look to online telehealth companies that work with compounding pharmacies to bring you compounded Semaglutide medications. As a bonus, some of these places pair you with a doctor if you also need a prescription (issued only if appropriate, of course).
You want to be careful with ordering anything online, and a medication may very well top that list. Only deal with legitimate, established, telehealth services to help protect yourself, your money, and your information. Here at Strut Health, we’ve been offering safe and secure, legal telehealth services and prescription medications since 2019. We work with U.S. licensed and located doctors, and U.S. licensed and located compounding pharmacies to bring you legitimate, tested, prescription medications.
At Strut Health, we were at the forefront of offering oral Semaglutide lozenges and injectable Semaglutide medications through our secure telehealth platform. Take a look at all of our weight loss offerings, including compounded Semaglutide, today.
To get started, simply select the medication you are considering, complete a free online questionnaire-based doctor’s consultation in under 15 minutes, and checkout. A U.S. doctor will review your information and issue a prescription, if the medication is appropriate for you. (If you are not a good fit for a medication, you will not be charged, and you will be contacted with the reason why this isn’t right for you.)
Then, your prescription order will be made up at a U.S.-licensed compounding pharmacy and shipped to your front door. If you have any questions about your medication, get back in touch with us and your assigned doctor as often as you like, with your free and unlimited follow-ups.
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