But the experience, quality, and results differ substantially
Here are the list prices of the most popular brand-name weight loss drugs: Contrave (naltrexone & bupropion) : $260 for 70 tablets of 8 to 90 mg Qsymia (phentermine & topiramate) : $197 for 30 tablets of 7.5 to 46 mg Wegovy (semaglutide): $1,349.02 for a package of 4 pens of a 2.4 mg dose Zepbound (tirzepatide): $1,059.87 for a package of 4 pens of a 2.5 mg dose Saxenda (liraglutide): $1,349.02 for a package of 5 pens of a 3 mg dose These are retail prices and are subject to change
These medicines are prescribed alongside dietary changes, physical activity and long-term lifestyle support
Antibiotics are a commonly overlooked interaction
The active ingredient, semaglutide, works by regulating blood sugar levels, slowing down food digestion, and suppressing appetite