Experts agree that the cost of GLP-1s will come down, and much more research will come out about their medical and economic impacts
For more information, see KFFs policy watch on rising Medicare spending on Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs
The idea is certainly appealing - a simple, discreet patch you stick on your skin instead of an injection
Talk with family and friends about your plan, and invite them to be part of your daily routines
Current guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommend holding GLP-1 medications before elective surgery due to the risk of aspiration from delayed gastric emptying
For example, a recent 6-month study in 2,370 men seeking help with infertility concluded that daily supplements containing 5 mg of folic acid and 30 mg of zinc did not significantly improve semen quality or aid conception ( As such, despite some evidence that the combination of folic acid and zinc may promote fertility, more research is needed