Self-pay GLP-1 options challenge how employers define drug benefits

By Paul Pruitt

September 09, 2026 at 07:19 AM

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Some employers are cutting back on weight-loss drug coverage.
For two GLP-1 medications, direct-to-patient prices start at $149 per month.
For many patients, $1,800 per year is still a lot of money.

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