What About These Popular Weight Loss Drugs?

Lately, we've been getting a lot of questions about the weight loss medications that are constantly advertised. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are among the latest "miracle" drugs making headlines. These prescription injectables can cost $1,000 or more per month.
 
As we dug into the true costs, we found the information to be quite confusing. Many ads claim you can "start for as little as $45, or $79." However, after a closer look, we discovered these low prices typically cover only things like the initial consultation or membership fees, not the actual medication itself. To provide a clearer picture, this chart breaks down the real costs of these weight loss drugs.

Weight loss drugs can be quite a cash cow! After more than 30 years in the weight loss industry, we've seen plenty of "miracles" come and go. Some of these, after long-term use, have proven to be harmful. Time often tells the story, which can lead to disappointment or failure. So, when we see a new product, we approach it with caution. Even the drugs discussed here are already showing some undesirable side effects.

We encourage you to do your own research. Here are a few important points to consider:

• These drugs target hormones that regulate appetite and digestion.
   
• Sales of these drugs have generated tens of billions of dollars.
   
• They are "forever drugs" -- you must keep taking them for ongoing results. Most people who stop using them regain the weight.
   
• There are long-term risks. Here's a link to a short video by Michael Greger, M.D., the first in a series, which we recommend because it presents the full picture through scientific studies.
   

Despite the tens of billions of dollars these drugs are generating, they are still relatively new and have a short history. We just want to encourage you to investigate these products thoroughly and evaluate the risk/reward ratio. "Caveat Emptor" -- let the buyer beware -- has always been a principle we value. Our goal is to be a resource that helps you continue making informed decisions as a smart consumer.