The retail price as of April 2026: List price: $1,349.02 per month (four weekly 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg pens, depending on dose) Eli Lilly savings card: Reduces cost to $550 per month for commercially insured patients, but TRICARE beneficiaries are excluded from manufacturer copay assistance programs under federal anti-kickback statutes Cash price at major pharmacies: $1,249 to $1,349 (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) GoodRx or similar discount cards: $1,127 to $1,199 (minimal savings, and TRICARE prohibits use of discount cards in combination with benefits) For a 12-month course of treatment at maintenance dose (10 mg or 15 mg weekly), the out-of-pocket cost is $13,488 to $16,188 without insurance coverage
Research has identified several mechanisms relevant to muscle preservation: Increased intracellular water retention
Chromium (chromium picolinate, 200mcg): A trace mineral involved in how your body responds to insulin and processes carbs
Roasted edamame (1/4 cup): 130 cal, 13g protein