Theyre looking at two different things. In terms of tackling a massive disease burden, the ends may well be worth the different paths to get there
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At a Glance Medications Offered Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro Brand-Name Cost & Insurance Monthly: $99-$299 6-month estimate: $594-$1,794 Insurance: Employer / health-plan program dependent Self-pay: No clear national direct-to-consumer self-pay program identified Clinical Features Lab testing: No Dietitian access: Yes Verified Pharmacy: N/A Brand-name only (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro)
Semaglutide is used to treat both type 2 diabetes and obesity
Empower operates as a pharmacy rather than a full telehealth platform, meaning you typically need a separate prescriber to send a prescription to Empower