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Paying $300 per month out of pocket - is there a cheaper way?? — May 2025

Dr.RenalNash Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM 16 replies 1,025 viewsPage 4 of 4
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Jan 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM#16
Dr.EndoIndy said:
Insurance coverage hack for cost and coverage: if your insurance denies brand Wegovy/Ozempic, consider these alternatives: Prior authorization appeal…

This is my experience too, for whatever a second data point is worth.

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Jan 20, 2026 at 7:12 AM#17

Following on from BariatricNurseD — and this may be the naive question:

Did your prescriber agree with that reading, and if not what was their objection?

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Jan 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM#18
hank_denver said:
Financial impact of cost and coverage weight loss beyond medication cost: Groceries: SAVED $211/month (eating less) Restaurants: SAVED $201/month…

This is where I part company with the consensus forming above. Not convinced. The evidence being cited is consistent with the conclusion and also consistent with two other conclusions nobody has ruled out.

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Jan 24, 2026 at 5:07 AM#19
hank_denver said:
Financial impact of cost and coverage weight loss beyond medication cost: Groceries: SAVED $211/month (eating less) Restaurants: SAVED $201/month…

Right, and the exception is worth naming rather than left implied, because the exception is where people get into trouble.

Correct me if the detail matters more than I have assumed.

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Moderator note: a post naming a supplier has been edited. Discuss suppliers in the review sections, not here. Tagging this one for the weekly digest.

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