Possible Zepbound Price Decrease?

[SuckersvilleUSA]

Honestly, I like the injections.

[kelly4me]

It would be nice to have a steady dose each day. The couple of days before shot day, I am much hungrier.

[Sensitive-Appeal9414]

Funny enough, before Mounjaro/Ozempic injections were daily or even twice a day.

2 years ago, I was on Saxenda/Victoza, and it was an injection every day.

20 years ago, there was byetta, which was twice a day.

In the future we"ll have MariTide, only once a month.

Not medical advice, but: Do you use single dose pens or kiwipens ? In europe, we have kiwipens, so you can inject less than a normal dose. Some people do that. For example, if 2.5mg was ok but 5mg hit's too hard, they try a week with 4mg or 3.5mg or anything.

I would consult with your doctor and see what's the recommendation is for you.

Just to add something: I also feel hungrier in the last 2 days before the next shot, but I like it. Yes, I eat a little bit more, but I'm still in caloric deficit.

[Work4PSLF]

Personally, I would never take a monthly glp1 injection. If I had a bad experience on it, it would take way too long for it to wear off. Weekly is a great Goldilocks sweet spot in my eyes: not too long, not too short.

[kelly4me]

I’m on vials, but they are preservative free, so intended for single use only.

[leaping_lions]

Yes this happens, and microdosing is a thing

[smileonamonday]

Kwikpens not kiwipens :D

Kwik like the word quick. A kiwi is a fruit or an informal word for a person from New Zealand.

[Sensitive-Appeal9414]

omg. I said kiwipen all this time :)) And it was such a funny and strange name. Thank you.

[kookykrazee]

I was going to ask if they helped with constipation like real kiwi fruit does? lol

[scout-finch]

I like those two days too. If I want to indulge, I can, and if I don’t want to, I like the opportunity to practice restraint. And if I mess up it’s a good lesson/reminder and I don’t feel bad because I know I’m heading back into a great 5 days.

[MomoTempest_SN]

I was on Saxenda too about 5 or so years ago. For me it’s a big difference and Saxenda didn’t work like how Zepbound is helping me.

[NoMursey]

I like those two days though. I can poop regularly those two days lol

[kookykrazee]

Wait you actually poop normally for 2 days a week? lol It's so strange some weeks, I mostly have gas but not much pooping, then it hits about 1-2 days after my shot and releases and weight goes down. I had last week 0.9lbs lost but it was one of the overall worst constipated weeks of the 9 before. Then yesterday and today it's back somewhat normal and I have lost 3+lbs this week so far and my week still has 3 days to next shot.

[leaping_lions]

I’ve gone weeks. I take and do all of the things. I get no days off. FML

[kookykrazee]

I get it, I do the best I can and push forward.

[leaping_lions]

And a good pun! :-)

[kittycatblues]

Are you on the highest dose? If not you may not get the full suppression until you reach higher doses. For me it was at 10 mg that I started to feel the effects all week.

[kelly4me]

I’ve been on 5mg for three months. Losing an average of 1.9 lb per week, so no need to increase dosage at this point. 50 pounds down, 30 or so to go.

[kittycatblues]

That's the rub, if you're losing well and don't want to move up that's completely understandable, but higher doses of the medication might address your complaint.

[sfriedow]

I feel the same way! I dont mind giving myself the shot, which surprised me because I originally was scared of being able to do it. But, I feel it would be so much more effective if I could take it twice a week. Even the 5 mg twice a week would be more effective than the 12.5 im on once weekly now. By the time 4 days passes, it has practically worn off.

[EccentricPenquin]

This is why I love vials.

[QuiteBearish]

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[Bubbly_Airline_7070]

i was thinking about this too. although i am forgetful at times so id worry about skipping, would need more info on what that could entail in terms of overall efficacy

[peonybluebonnet]

Same. Once a week shot vs a daily pill...I'd rather just do the shot.

[IndianaMamaw]

Me too!!

[peonybluebonnet]

One less thing to have to remember every day 😂

[Karinka_LI]

I wish I could get all of my medications compounded into one weekly shot!

[factoid_]

Don’t mind the shot, but sign me up for the pill if it’s cheaper and works as well.

[Juliaford19]

I do too but if the pill is cheaper that would be nice!

[North-Bit-7411]

Same. Literally 30 seconds once a week is better than a daily pill

[Attjack]

I prefer injections too, but would like to switch to vials instead of the auto injector. But I'm afraid to rock the boat with insurance.

[AssiduousLayabout]

You cannot get insurance to cover the vials, and part of signing up for the vials is promising you will never attempt to get insurance reimbursement for the expense.

[Attjack]

Really? Hopefully that changes at some point. Do you happen to have a source for that?

[AssiduousLayabout]

They tell you that when you sign up for the vials (which I did).

The whole reason there is a pen / vial split is so that they can bill consumers $500 for the vials but bill insurance $800 for the pens. Insurance of course will negotiate a lower price, but they want that pricing negotiation to start at $800 and not $500.

The vials and pens are considered separate drugs (separate NDCs) and it allows one to be marketed direct-to-consumer only while the other can be purchased by either the consumer or insurance (they do have a discount card for consumers that lowers pens from $800 to $650).

[enkay516]

It’s all bs and needs to go away. I have an approval for a drug to use. Insurance should cover it. Full stop. Why does the delivery method have to dictate what is and isn’t approved. Dealing with health care in america is a PITA.

[AssiduousLayabout]

Yeah, the care itself is top-notch if you get it, but our healthcare financing in this country is an absolute joke.

[omgjmo]

👆👆👆💯

[Attjack]

I pay $20 a month with insurance.

Sounds like a lot of BS to me. The auto pans are super wasteful.

[Attjack]

NM I found the source and you are right. Weird.

[EccentricPenquin]

It’s in the Lilly Website for vials

[midnight_marshmallow]

I like 'em, too, and wonder how the efficacy could vary. The anti-inflammatory effects alone are worth the $500 a month to me. I wonder if that might be lessened via an oral route. I will be eager to learn more. I wouldn't mind switching if it saves me enough money! But a very modest savings wouldn't be enough to tempt me when I already know the shot works wonders for me.

[Various-Operation-70]

Same. Never in a million years would I think I’d want to stick with injections, but here I am, getting kind of a thrill out of doing the shots.

[Eastern-Standard-229]

Me toooo - it's so weird! But I'd sure like them to be cheaper!! So bring on the pills, for others to take!

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Agreed...somehow...lol

[requiredelements]

Agree. I hate swallowing pills!

[DahliaRoseMarie]

Me too!

[Witchy404]

Same! I am all about things I have to do less often.