How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost?

[keangkong]

New York Times, How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost? A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now (March 14, 2025), unlocked: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/...e_code=1.5k4.33CX.GpDRIoE3xEym&smid=url-share

 

[Skidude]

The amazing thing is they are free. My savings from grocery/restaurant>my "research" cost.

 

[GimmeABreak]

The amazing thing is they are free. My savings from grocery/restaurant>my "research" cost.

I don't know about this. I seem to be spending a lot on protein shakes, electrolyte mixes, supplements and recon/injection supplies (not to mention all of the other peptides I have found and purchased). I would say that I am about break-even if we exclude the copious amount of beer I used to buy.

 

[Skidude]

I don't know about this. I seem to be spending a lot on protein shakes, electrolyte mixes, supplements and recon/injection supplies (not to mention all of the other peptides I have found and purchased). I would say that I am about break-even if we exclude the copious amount of beer I used to buy.

I don't doubt this may be accurate for you. I will say that my life revolved around shopping/cooking/eating, it was my hobby. And though I do buy protein shakes/bars and horde peps, the delta is in the positive for me on cost as a result of my previous obsession with cooking.
I agree it is case by case. But for those who had restaurant delivery and nights out dining, they may have more savings than even me.

 

[TetsuNW]

One could factor in the potential health care costs that would come in the future due to obesity complications.

 

[raw_oyster_eater]

i think morbidly obese should get them for free. should be a law