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## Cost Comparison (March 2026 Estimates) | Medication | Brand Monthly | Compounded Monthly | |------------|--------------|-------------------| | Semaglutide | $900-1,300 | $200-400 | | Tirzepatide | $1,000-1,200 | $250-500 | | Retatrutide | N/A | $300-600 | | Liraglutide | $1,300-1,500 | $300-500 | Insurance coverage varies significantly by plan and indication
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