The scales refuse to budge
Bariatric Surgery as a Gold Standard : Bariatric surgery remains the most effective intervention for achieving substantial and sustained weight loss, particularly in patients with severe obesity
Services offered: Primary care, urgent care, dermatology, mental health, sexual health, weight management, chronic condition management, prescription refills Pros: Integrated with GoodRx pharmacy discount tool, accepts insurance, available in all 50 states, transparent consultation fees, strong brand trust from GoodRx pharmacy pricing platform Cons: No medication delivery (prescriptions sent to pharmacy only)
The current crop of obesity drugs (incretin analogs and combinations with muscle sparing mAbs) will remain pricey and inaccessible to many in need, and come with side effects that limit adherence
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory notes that female patients should switch to a non-oral contraceptive (think: IUD) or use a second, barrier-type protection (such as a condom) to prevent pregnancy while on the drug