DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) A medical imaging technology used to measure body composition, providing accurate measurements of fat mass, lean mass, and bone density
PlexusDx uses licensed 503A compounding pharmacies to deliver the same pharmacological effect at a lower costat $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month planwithout insurance required
The trade-off: patients cant easily self-inject from a vial, so this tier really only works in clinics where staff can manage the dosing or with the small fraction of patients comfortable handling a syringe
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