Weeks 48: dose increases
Ask about Zepbound or generic Ozempic For weight-management patients, two alternatives can meaningfully lower cost: Zepbound (same tirzepatide molecule, on-label for weight comparable price but better insurance outcomes) and off-label Ozempic (semaglutide at ~ $250$375 /month, with newly launched generic semaglutide (May 2026) further dropping that to $100$150 /month)
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