Cost & Insurance

What GLP-1 treatment actually costs, plus how insurance, Medicare, and savings cards change the price.

6 articles in this category.

Editorial still-life evoking metabolic balance and women's health, warm natural light
GuideCost & InsuranceJune 24, 2026• 11 min read

Ozempic for PCOS (2026): Evidence, Coverage and Cost

Ozempic is not FDA-approved for PCOS. It is approved for type 2 diabetes. The 2023 international PCOS guideline says semaglutide may be considered, alongside active lifestyle intervention, for weight management in adults with PCOS and higher weight under general-population criteria. That is different from an approval to treat PCOS or infertility. Coverage depends on the prescribed product, approved indication, plan formulary and prior-authorization rules. This guide separates the evidence from the labels, then compares realistic coverage and cash-pay paths.

Editorial photograph illustrating the FDA compounded semaglutide enforcement crackdown
NewsCost & InsuranceJune 19, 2026• 13 min read

Compounded Semaglutide After the Shortage: FDA Enforcement and Switch Options

FDA resolved the semaglutide shortage on February 21, 2025 and ended temporary shortage-based enforcement discretion on April 22 for 503A pharmacies and May 22 for 503B facilities. This guide separates those dates from FDA's pending 503B bulk-list proposal and compares paths to discuss with a prescriber.

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