Save a bundle on GLP-1 meds!

If you have a prescription to help manage type 2 diabetes or support weight-related goals, here's news you need to know: Research shows that 92% of patients are overpaying for their GLP-1 medications. Here, simple tips to help you cut your Rx costs by hundreds of dollars!

- GABRIELLE LICHTERMAN & LISA MAXBAUER

Nab manufacturer discounts

Drug companies want to help you spend less on GLP-1s, so many of them offer savings programs that can dramatically reduce your monthly bill, says obesity medicine specialist Britta Reierson, MD, Central Medical Director of Weight Management and Primary Care at knownwell (knownwell.co). However, the discounts aren't automatic—you must enroll to unlock them. Fortunately, signing up is easy. Just find the GLP-1 you're taking:

• Ozempic: With commercial, (non-government) health insurance, you may pay as little as $25 for a one-, two- or three-month supply for up to 48 months. Without coverage, you could qualify for a $499-a-month self-pay option. Visit Ozempic.com/savings-and-resources/save-on-ozempic.html to enroll.