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Purchasing Outside of the Plan Heres how members can get their hands on GLP-1s without using their health plan, from the least to most regulated: Medical Spas (also known as Med Spas) Given directly by a med spa provider Less regulated, making it harder to assess quality and safety Members should ask about the manufacturing source and verify all active/inactive ingredients Compounding Pharmacies Requires a prescription or tele-health provider approval There are two types that differ in regulatory oversight and manufacturing standards: 503A: Traditional compounding pharmacies that prepare meds for an individual patient 503B: FDA-regulated outsourcing facilities that produce large batches of meds for office use or healthcare facilities Example : HIMS offers options starting at $165/month Direct Manufacturer Purchase Requires a providers prescription Example : Through Lilly-Direct, Zepbound costs as little as $25/month (with commercial insurance) or $399/month (without commercial insurance) Cash Price + Manufacturer Coupon Requires a prescription Available at any pharmacy Prices vary based on drug, location and availability Purchasing Using Insurance Obtain a prescription for an FDA-approved weight loss GLP-1 (Saxenda, Zepbound, or Wegovy)

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