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Trizepatide, brand name is mounjaro. It’s a similar drug to semaglutide.

Dulaglutide (Trulicity) is Eli Lilly's first generation GLP-1 drug. Semaglutide is of a similar generation.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is Lilly's next generation therapy, targeting both GLP-1 and GIP

FYI: GoodRX says it costs $1K/month.

The next gen lily drug is expected to cost $1500 for a 30-day supply.

The US government stated $18000 per year was a fair price to pay.

There is no money in the cure. We sell you the disease, and charge you 5x for the treatment.

Fwiw I am obese.

But insurance covers most of it?

Maybe? Probably not!

No. Not at all.

Depending on your risk tolerance, you can get it from rather sketchy Chinese UGLs for $100/month.