The lowest doses of the daily pill will cost $149 a month for people paying out of pocket, offering a cheaper alternative to injectable weight loss drugs.

THE PILL AND injectable forms of Wegovy have similar side effects—most commonly, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, Dr. Park says. Acid reflux, constipation, and abdominal cramps are also common, Dr. Gendreau says.

CMS has launched the BALANCE Model, a five-year test to lower costs & expand Medicare access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs while tackling coverage & adherence challenges.

Changes are coming in 2026 for GLP-1 drugs. Long defined by high prices, shortages and weekly injections, drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound are expected to be easier to access and afford. And new options for people averse to needles are coming.

In the early 40s, and perhaps even earlier, it is important for women and their health care team to start discussing aging-related weight changes that are happening and will happen.

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