Costco to offer easier access to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

Most people shop at Costco for discounts on toilet paper and massive jars of peanut butter but the wholesale giant has also started selling healthcare including checkups, therapy — and now a weight-loss program that includes prescriptions for popular obesity drugs like Ozempic. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.

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[rescuerangerette]

Cost of the medication is $1600 to $2000. $179 is only for the plan including counseling. Very disappointed.😢

[naghdam]

I got my law degree at Costco... It's where the time machine is.

[GenevieveEKelly]

This is crazy. No one knows the long term side effects of Ozempic. 🤦‍♀️

[igorschmidlapp]

So, do you have to buy Ozempic at Costco by the case, or the full pallet?
And, should I wait for the Kirkland Signature generic? ;-P

[Gioli]

It’s a life saver but it’s still too expensive than most can afford

[GenevieveEKelly]

Not to mention how old it makes your face look after using it for a while.

[ilovegodzilla]

It doesn’t discount the medication, so this is a nothingburger.

[A_USA]

I feel bad even talking about it but I get my prescription for free I have work ins. and have diabetes 🙃

[om-njhw]

Just eat a whole food plant based diet. Eat high fiber...learn to make beans from the bags, not cans...not complicated.

[blakeaaron]

Costco should partner with Weight Watchers

[DSLightning]

No one wants to lose weight the old-fashioned way, lol! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Ruth-osmi]

Weight loss secret : Stop shopping at Costco.

[SEKHMET-]

Does the hundred and eighty dollars every three months include the prescription

[jasunmarkdotcom]

This is SO misleading. No... you don't get Ozempic for $65 per month. Upon closer inspection, the $195/3 Months is JUST for the doctor care you have to be on. You'll still have to pay the $900 per month for the actual Ozempic.