glp-1 digital health platforms startups Dr. Craig Primack talks Hims & Hers launching its own offering as demand rises Consumers Taking GLP-1s for Weight

Injections are convenient because they are faster

Brand-Name GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) FDA-approved with extensive clinical trial data Manufactured by pharmaceutical companies (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly) Cost $900-$1,350 per month without insurance May be covered by insurance (with restrictions) Come in pre-filled injection pens Compounded GLP-1 Medications: Same active ingredients as brand-name versions Made by FDA-registered compounding pharmacies Cost $199-$599 per month Not typically covered by insurance Available due to ongoing medication shortages May come in vials requiring manual injection or pre-filled syringes Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe

Similarly, Eric Polley, PhD, a UChicago data science and public health expert, recently led a study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research that used statistical modeling to emulate a clinical trial comparing the effects of four different classes of diabetes medication in patients with moderate cardiovascular risk

They recommend limiting free sugars to less than 5% of total energy intake to mitigate risks associated with high GI foods, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes