I still get my compounded Tirezepatide cheaper than this price. This is not great news for me. I called my compounding pharmacy on the day of announcement and order more vials. I'm afraid the drug company will go after compounding pharmacies and my access to a compounded option and cheaper cost will be stopped. I know this is a very complicated discussion..... but big pharma has power and they're going to go after compounding pharmacy and stomp them out. All of use on compounded Tirezepatide get ready. prepare yourself.
@StaceyAK752 сағат бұрын
I was wondering why I have been FREEZING my butt off for the last few weeks! Even when it was 90 degrees outside it didn't feel that hot...I am only on my second dose too..😅
@LosingitwithLenoir5 сағат бұрын
Thank you! And for the record, I have commercial insurance and I have been on Zepbound since May via Lily Direct. Yesterday, I had to fill my prescription for 7.5 mg, and I was sent an email receipt for the price of $550, which is what I have been paying all along, with my savings card. However, they then sent another email telling me they are currently out of 7.5 mg. My doctor wanted me to go up to 10 mg a month ago, but they were out of that, and they still are. So, now I guess I’m gonna try to go back down to 5 mg or jump to 12.5 mg. Anyways, it looks like they’re still letting me use the $550 savings card. But… They are out of far more doses than they are showing. And thank you very much for clarifying that five months thing.… The thing where it states we can only get five prescriptions per year, but, apparently, that’s just the rest of THIS calendar year. Whew. 😅 Ugh. What a rollercoaster this has been! I was supposed to start Zepbound in March! But there were too many complications with the prescriptions and my doctor. And two years ago, I was prescribed Wegovy, but couldn’t afford it. I’m really looking forward to what will happen on September 24th with Bernie Sanders. Thank you for being on top of everything!
@laughterluvr5 сағат бұрын
Great info as always !
@pattikeck73986 сағат бұрын
Loaded question, how much are the PBMs adding to the cost? I know the US is a for profit medical system but just trying to figure out how much they are responsible for the high cost of these drugs in the US.
@dharrell200010 сағат бұрын
Tommyknockers
@RoseTea12311 сағат бұрын
Hi Dave, can I ask where did you see that 🇨🇦 was going to change to tiered pricing? Cuz as of today, I’ve been charged the same price for all dose levels. Thx!
@deboraharonson897511 сағат бұрын
Dave, I hope you can be more even handed and realistic about the issue, because the ‘over-the-top’ Lilly cheerleading for the Pharmaceutical industry is beginning to impact your credibility. Combined with Ro sponsorship, has a lot of people questioning. ❤
@ManOnTheMounjaro11 сағат бұрын
🤯
@ManOnTheMounjaro10 сағат бұрын
I guess my question is, in what ways am I “over the top” cheerleading for big pharma or Lilly? And what does having Ro as a sponsor (who I simply share an ad about) compromise my integrity? Curious what your specific issues are?
@michaeldomansky849713 сағат бұрын
How long have you worked for the FDA? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cloakster18 сағат бұрын
Kids: “DAAAAAD…. STAHP!! Just stop.” ✋
@TheoAnderson61Күн бұрын
My other question is, will they limit the number of vial prescriptions to follow their recommendations. Ex. 1 month for 2.5, 5.0 maintenance dose? I have been on 2.5 since 3/29/24 and lost 70 lbs. I am not interested in titrating up while 2.5 is still working for me. I have 40 more lbs to lose.
@894connieКүн бұрын
My psoriasis is so much better since starting MJ a year ago!
@TheoAnderson61Күн бұрын
I got mine yesterday for $550, but my prescription was sent in several days ago and already processed. I have seen reports on other vlogs and Facebook sites that people today are being told that when their old card is run, it indicates that they have used their allotted refillls/savings. So, it seems that it is not grandfathered in.😢
@annettemarado3668Күн бұрын
Still not affordable.
@ManOnTheMounjaro11 сағат бұрын
Sadly true, still very out of reach for many people
@NE_11111Күн бұрын
The old card is now $650… no grandfathering at $550. 😮
@ManOnTheMounjaroКүн бұрын
Not true. If this is the case, your pharmacy did something wrong.
@NE_11111Күн бұрын
@@ManOnTheMounjarohopefully… I have not picked it up yet.
@ManOnTheMounjaroКүн бұрын
Please don’t until you verify that they didn’t download a new savings card. You should be grandfathered and if you’re not or they give you pushback call Lilly
@NE_11111Күн бұрын
thank you! Glad I saw your posts as always! 😊
@edschool3639Күн бұрын
I’ve tried RO services after hearing about them here on this podcast . I’m beyond impressed with their app, with their service, and with the speed of their responses. My orders were delivered with over night shipment. Decided to switch to something else, they helped me with that too promptly. Contacted my insurance for me and found out my options. Highly recommend it so far
@ManOnTheMounjaroКүн бұрын
As an update for anyone watching this, I was able to verify this information today with Eli Lilly.
@kansasgal4778Күн бұрын
Lilly said to use your old savings card until it expires. Do not apply for. a new one until Jan 1, 2025.
@cloaksterКүн бұрын
Exactly right. 🌟
@lisasin6239Күн бұрын
united health
@lisasin6239Күн бұрын
and the other one im 69
@lisasin6239Күн бұрын
i have medicade
@ray1683Күн бұрын
Thanks for the news updates.
@cloaksterКүн бұрын
6:49 Excellent and astute point about PBMs. ✨✨✨✨✨
@tbh56Күн бұрын
I requested a zepbound refill yesterday 8/27/24 and picked it up today at price of $550. Pharmacy used the savings card “on file”.
@rosemariefairchild7246Күн бұрын
I read the fine print last night at Lilly website…As of last night, for those with coupon AND whose insurance does cover Zepbound, the coupon remains the same. For those with old coupon AND whose insurance does NOT cove Zepbound, their cost will go up.
@MoxieRoxy3Күн бұрын
This is not good for anyone. This company is greedy and not helping people. They only want the money. I don’t understand how you can say that they are helping people.
@patriciasmith3333Күн бұрын
The old and new cards are the same numbers.
Күн бұрын
Hey! Not sure if you saw that Elizabeth Countess of shopping went to get her Zepbound today, and they said she had to pay over $1k w her normal pharmacy using her old savings card. So, now I don't know what to expect?
@ManOnTheMounjaroКүн бұрын
I spoke with Eli Lilly reps directly today, the old card is grandfathered in so this would be something to do with either her insurance or how the card was processed.
@annahoover5296Күн бұрын
Dave you exsplane everything well.I am not on zepbound,but prayers for those who are.
@annahoover5296Күн бұрын
Good afternoon Dave
@RudyJ_OTPКүн бұрын
Hey Dave. Looks like a lot of people who have Ins, but not covered for MJ. or Zep are now paying full price. I remember that change was put in at the beginning of this year. I believe for people with ins but no med coverage, the savings card expired at end of June or July. I believe you covered that in one of your videos. Do you recall that change to the savings card?
@JessBeeM2Күн бұрын
Yes and I appreciate you bringing this but the price gauging for self pay is just wrong. $650 is not an acceptable price. I will be forced to go through other ways as Semaglutide is not an option for me. I am a sure I am not alone.
@cloaksterКүн бұрын
As the old savings card appears to be grandfathered in, most of us won’t get hit with the 650 ‘til January. But yeah, 650 is too high. 😕 And as a result, if compounded Tirzepatide is still standing in 2025, a good # of ppl will probably move over to that. And if not that, then compound Sema. 🤷
@ameliaerhart1218Күн бұрын
Thanks Dave. I mean I’m glad they are trying to relate to all the people down here on earth who can’t afford their medicine, but it doesn’t help the majority of people who need a higher dose than 5mg. Just do the right think Lilly. Cap the cash pay at $550 no matter the dose. Do you care about obesity or not?
@ameliaerhart1218Күн бұрын
Why are they only selling 2.5mg and 5mg? Does a lot of good for everyone who has progressed beyond 5mg. Which takes about 2 months. Woopdidoo.
@MoxieRoxy3Күн бұрын
Exactly, woopdifreakingdo!!
@melbethel9082Күн бұрын
Been trying to articulate this to everyone....you did great job covering things
@timmi2030Күн бұрын
Thank you for all your help, and all you do! Do you know if the exact same rules apply to the mounjaro savings card?
@jenf836Күн бұрын
Come the beginning of the year we need to start to have real conversations about paying for your medication. No belly aching and real solutions. Second jobs or cutting out luxuries. EL is working on making med available meaning ending compounds. Open enrollment is coming up in October and they might get cut.
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
Exactly, if you need it you need it and sacrifices will have to be made. It’s hard I know…..but try whatever you can. The only reason I’m able to afford is because we worked hard to pay off all of our debt over the past few years and have made some different plans for funding our retirement years.
@JessBeeM2Күн бұрын
Belly aching? I have picked up shifts to pay the $550. I feel like that's kinda ill spoken.
@jenf836Күн бұрын
@@JessBeeM2 ever hear the expression if it doesn’t apply, let it fly? Plus im not talking to you. You’re perfect, you’re doing what needs to be done 🥰
@user-jb3bg9og7bКүн бұрын
For what it’s worth, by switching over to a carnivore base diet, absolutely no processed foods, I was able to stretch my shots out to every 3 weeks with same appetite and weight loss results still at 5mg of Mounjaro. The processed foods and sweets counter the glp-1’s. Help the drug and you will need less.
@PrettyMePrettyEeКүн бұрын
I reached out to hr to ask if zepbound will be covered next year...they gave me the number to bcbs..I'll call them today..
@marty8298Күн бұрын
That's a pretty big price jump
@walkbyfaith2874Күн бұрын
Most people on Medicare that needs this medication will not be able to pay $399 and up per month.😢
@starshanae80Күн бұрын
Exactly!!!
@MoxieRoxy3Күн бұрын
Agreed and it really doesn’t matter because you don’t stay on the lower dose you eventually go up. This is stupid and anyone who agrees and says this company is great well then they don’t understand what being poor in America is about. I’m so tired of people taking advantage of other people in the good old USA.
@cloaksterКүн бұрын
@walk Largely true. Sad to say. In which case, I’d look into compounded semaglutide, which can be had from reputable places for around 200/mo (including telehealth fees).