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But, for the time being, it's sitting in the fridge alongside the other medication boxes
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