For comparison, the list prices for these drugs have historically run more than $1,000 a month
GLP-1 pills work by slowing digestion, reducing appetite, lowering blood sugar, and promoting weight loss, just like their injectable counterparts
Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists Common side effects may include Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Loss of Appetite This occurs especially when starting the medication or increasing the dose
Lyophilisation, vial, stopper, certificate of analysis and cold-chain packaging are costs incurred largely per vial rather than per milligram, so cost per milligram of peptide falls as vial content rises
How Your Genetics May Influence GLP-1 Response Not everyone responds to GLP-1 medications the same way