In my experience, most patients will need to do a combination of therapies to get the best results possible
HSA/FSA Considerations Pre-Tax Savings: Using HSA/FSA Funds: Compounded tirzepatide is HSA/FSA eligible Consultations are eligible Supplies are eligible Effectively 20-30% discount (depending on tax bracket) Cost After Tax Savings: $349/month at 25% tax bracket: Effective cost: ~$262/month Annual savings: $1,044 $349/month at 30% tax bracket: Effective cost: ~$244/month Annual savings: $1,257 Makes already affordable treatment even more accessible
Similar results were observed in SURMOUNT4: the mean BMI by category at baseline was 29.1, 32.8, 37.4, and 45.3 kg/m 2 in the overweight, class I, II, and III obesity categories, respectively, and decreased to 24.4, 24.8, 27.7, and 32.4 kg/m 2 , respectively, by week 88 (Figure S1 in Supplementary Appendix)
Results: Four RCTs ( n = 19,663) showed semaglutide significantly reduced primary outcome risk (HR 0.83
Taking the medication reduces cravings and helps you feel fuller for longer so you consume fewer calories