Zepbound
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@pep_researcher Truth. Always good to have backup. The lyophilized is my backup. Currently working through the compounded stuff as it will go bad way before the lypho.
I hadn't used Gimme but heard they were kinda the go-to for awhile. They seem to be falling out of grace lately in the Reddit subs. The telehealth companies seem to be like some of the RUO vendors. They are good until they are not. I know there are some telehealths that don't require a previous RX. You just tell them what you dose is (or whatever you say it is) and they go from that. I don't know which ones they are though.
All of this to say that I personally believe that both RUO and Telehealth compounding pharmacies have their place. I'm just starting the RUO journey so I'm basically utilizing both methods. It seems to boil down to two comfort levels. "What are you comfortable paying?" And "What is you risk comfort?"
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Yeah because they know if they try to create a lot of trouble, people now have DIY options so they will just lose business to RUO.
God I love free markets.
It's a miraculous blessing we've been gifted and we could easily lose it if not VERY diligent in keeping it.
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From my perspective, I go through a Telehealth company to get compounded Tirzepatide from a 503a pharmacy. The only reason is not only is my PCP okay with it due to insurance not covering it, but I also pretty much have 24/7 access to my Telehealth provider and a Nutritionist. And for that kind of access, I'm paying $278 a month. That's $79/month membership and $199/month for the medicine. But I know for a fact my PCP would crap a brick if he knew I was getting Tirzepatide from some website off the internet.
@mrjoshua44 I would say who cares what the PCP thinks. Maybe they could say i wont see you as my patient anymore (probably not) if they give you grief find another care provider. You could easily save a lot of money finding a less expensive source. Many of us on here get 2 years supply for the same cost you pay for just one month.
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So the wife has been on Zepbound paying $400 a month. I'm trying to push her away from that by doing her own research. Other than cost, what advice would anyone give to convince her that just might be a better option. I've researched Reta with success but that somehow doesn't move the needle for her. I think she is afraid that it won't work. I just hate that she is going thru them. Anyway any suggestions, advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
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@mrjoshua44 I would say who cares what the PCP thinks. Maybe they could say i wont see you as my patient anymore (probably not) if they give you grief find another care provider. You could easily save a lot of money finding a less expensive source. Many of us on here get 2 years supply for the same cost you pay for just one month.
@TheHazmatGuy I'm not disagreeing with you however, if you are buying on the grey market how much are you spending for third party testing? Or lab work? Sure, I've purchased backup vials of both Tirzepatide and Reta, and have purchased many kits from Nexaph. But like I said in my post, I like having the ability to message my Telehealth provider and Nutritionist whenever I have a question or concern. I'm doing things by the book as much as I can. I value the relationship I have with my PCP. I'm not going to go out Doc shopping just to find one that doesn't care what I put in my body.
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