A doctor shares how his patients are trying to afford weight-loss drugs — and what happens if they can't

Patients who can't afford weight loss injections might cycle on and off the medications, reducing effectiveness, or turn to cheaper online versions that can be riskier.

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• The high price of weight-loss drugs is frustrating for patients who can't access them, a doctor said.
• Patients struggle to afford these drugs, leading to cycling, rationing, or using risky alternatives.
• Insurance companies often don't cover the drugs, and it could take years for prices to drop.