Compounded semaglutide can cost 6075% less than brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy, making it the most accessible option for patients without insurance coverage
However, NK cells activation is greatly inhibited due to the overproduction of transforming growth factor (TGF-) and other anti-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in the TME (71, 72)
When they do that cost analysis, theyre looking for that quick return on investment just like the Congressional Budget Office
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Below is a list of approximate cash prices for a one-month supply of GLP-1 drugs as of early 2026 using a free discount card (self-pay): Byetta 10 mcg/0.04 mL: $686 (only generic version available) Foundayo: $149-$349 depending on dose and refill time Mounjaro 5 mg/0.5 mL: $1,094 Ozempic 2 mg/3 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose): $1,011 (limited time offer of $199-$499 through the manufacturer) Rybelsus 7 mg: $1,011 Saxenda 18 mg/3 mL: $1,325 (generic liraglutide available for $402.26) Trulicity 1.5 mg/0.5 mL: $991 Victoza 18 mg/3 mL: $576.67 (a generic version is also available for $442.97) Wegovy 1.7 mg/0.75 mL: $538 Zepbound 10 mg/0.5 mL: $690 These prices are based on using the Drugs.com discount card