This analysis describes cost and utilization of GLP-1 medications in Utah using data from the Utah All-Payer Claims Database for commercial (20192023) and Medicaid markets (2019-2022) and CMS 100% Medicare files (20212022), segmented by market and year
Work with your doctor to establish a schedule for routine metabolic panels
Cost Per Week Analysis Breaking monthly costs into weekly amounts provides another perspective: Compounded semaglutide: approximately $46 per week Brand-name Ozempic: approximately $223 per week Many people spend more than $46 weekly on dining out, entertainment, or other discretionary expenses
Site rotation lowers repeated irritation Approved GLP1 injection sites are the abdomen at least 2 inches from the navel, the front or outer thigh, and the back or outer upper arm
Established adverse effects included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury and reduced bowel motility