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healthcare1 year ago

"Costco Introduces $179 Weight Loss Plan with Ozempic Prescriptions for Members"

Costco has launched a $179 three-month weight loss program in partnership with healthcare provider Sesame, offering prescriptions for weight loss drugs like Ozempic. The program includes a video consultation with a weight loss doctor, ongoing support, and unlimited messaging, with the possibility of receiving a GLP-1 prescription if appropriate. This move comes as obesity rates continue to rise, with research suggesting that around 9 percent of the US population could be taking GLP-1 drugs by 2030. Costco's initiative follows a trend of big-box retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, expanding into healthcare services.

via Daily Mail|
#costco#healthcare#prescription-drugs
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Weight-Loss Medication Program for Members"

Costco Wholesale is expanding its partnership with online healthcare services provider Sesame to offer weight-loss programs, including access to prescription drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, to its members. The program, priced at $179 for three months for members, involves clinician support for diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications, with the possibility of medication subscription. Demand for GLP-1 agonists, a class of diabetes and obesity drugs, has been on the rise. This move comes as big-box retailers like Amazon and Walmart have been venturing into healthcare services, with Amazon offering virtual primary care and Walmart running primary care centers at its stores.

via Yahoo Finance|
#costco#health-and-wellness#healthcare-services
health1 year ago

Costco Introduces Weight-Loss Subscriptions and Medication Options

Costco is now offering its U.S. members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace. Members can subscribe to Sesame’s weight loss program for as low as $179 per subscription period, which includes clinical consultations and access to medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This new program aims to provide affordable access to medically supervised weight loss interventions and addresses the increasing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in recent years.

via The Hill|
#costco#glp-1-drugs#health
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco's Weight Loss Program: Access to Medication and GLP-1 Drugs for Members"

Costco is expanding its partnership with Sesame to offer exclusive pricing on weight loss programs, including a three-month subscription at a discounted rate of $179 for members. The program includes a live video consultation with a weight loss doctor, guidance on nutrition and exercise, and the potential prescription of weight loss medicines like Ozempic or Wegovy. However, the cost of the medicine is not included in the base price, and pharmacies have reported shortages of these drugs. This move follows similar weight loss services offered by rivals Amazon and Weight Watchers, and aims to make high-quality specialty care more accessible and affordable for Costco members.

via Good Morning America|
#costco#health-and-wellness#ozempic
healthcare1 year ago

"Costco Now Provides Ozempic Prescriptions to Eligible Members"

Costco is now offering its US members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its healthcare partner Sesame, which includes a renewable three-month program with video consultations, prescriptions, and ongoing support. The cost of medication is not included in the $179 three-month plan, and without insurance, GLP-1s can cost between $950 and $1,600 per month. This move aims to address the growing interest in weight loss medications among various demographics, with other companies like WeightWatchers and luxury gyms also entering the space.

via KABC-TV|
#costco#glp-1-drugs#healthcare
health-and-wellness1 year ago

Costco Introduces Weight-Loss Drug Prescriptions for Members

Costco has introduced a subscription-based weight loss program in partnership with healthcare provider Sesame, offering access to prescription weight-loss drugs for members and non-members. The program, priced at $179 for members and $195 for non-members, includes three months of clinical consultation, video consultations, nutritional guidance, and access to GLP-1 prescription weight-loss drugs. Sesame claims it to be the most affordable weight loss program in the US, with the potential for patients to lose 5-15% of their body weight within a year. This move follows the trend of retailers offering remote access to healthcare providers, with Amazon and Walmart also entering the space.

via New York Post |
#costco#health-and-wellness#healthcare
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Exclusive Weight Loss Program with Prescription Options for Members"

Costco has partnered with Sesame to offer a weight loss program for its members, providing access to medications from pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. For $179, members can receive three months of clinical consultation and other services, including prescriptions for popular weight loss drugs. This expanded partnership aims to make high-quality specialty care more accessible and affordable, with a focus on individualized care plans. Other companies, such as WeightWatchers, are also targeting consumers using weight loss-related medications, emphasizing tailored behavioral support.

via Fox Business|
#costco#health-and-wellness#medication-access
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Exclusive Weight-Loss Program with GLP-1 Drugs for Members"

Costco is teaming up with healthcare marketplace Sesame to offer eligible members access to a weight-loss program that includes clinically approved GLP-1 prescription drugs like Ozempic for $179 for three months. This program, aimed at the uninsured and those with high deductibles, provides consultations with a clinician and a medically appropriate treatment plan. The move follows Costco's previous partnership with Sesame offering virtual primary care, and reflects a trend of big-box retailers entering the healthcare space.

via CBS News|
#costco#glp-1#health-and-wellness
health1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Weight-Loss Prescription Program for Members"

Costco is now offering its US members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its health care partner Sesame, with a three-month program that includes a video consultation with a weight loss doctor or specialist, a GLP-1 or weight loss prescription, if appropriate, and ongoing support through unlimited messaging and guidance with a health care provider. The cost of medication is not included in the $179 three-month plan, and without insurance, GLP-1s can cost between $950 and $1,600 per month. This move comes as the use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is on the rise, with other companies and providers also entering the market to offer these medications and related services. JPMorgan researchers estimate that 30 million people may be taking GLP-1 drugs by 2030, or around 9% of the US population.

via CNN|
#costco#glp-1-drugs#health
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Medical Weight-Loss Subscriptions with Ozempic and More"

Costco is now offering its U.S. members access to weight loss prescriptions through a partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace, for as low as $179 per subscription period. The program includes three months of clinical consultation, the ability to select a clinician, live video consultations, messaging with the clinician, a nutritional guide, and individualized treatment programs. Non-members can also access the subscription for $195 per period. This initiative comes as a response to customer interest in weight loss, and is part of Costco's broader partnership with Sesame to offer outpatient medical care.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#costco#health-and-wellness#healthcare
healthcare-retail1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Weight Loss Program with GLP-1 Drugs for Members"

Costco is now offering its members prescriptions for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy through its health care partner Sesame, with a three-month subscription costing $179 for members and $195 for non-members. However, the high demand for these medications has led to shortages, with pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk struggling to meet the overwhelming demand. Novo Nordisk has even acquired facilities in an $11 billion deal to address the shortage, but the gap between demand and supply is significant enough to take years to close.

via Quartz|
#costco#drug-shortage#healthcare-retail
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Costco Introduces Exclusive Weight-Loss Program with Ozempic Prescription Option"

Costco is teaming up with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace, to offer its members in the U.S. access to a weight loss program for $179 every three months starting April 2. The program includes clinical consultation, the ability to choose a clinician, live video consultations, messaging with the clinician, nutritional guidance, and individualized treatment plans. Sesame also offers virtual health visits and mental health therapy through Costco, and may provide weight loss medication prescriptions when clinically appropriate. Sesame is available to consumers with or without Costco memberships, and primarily offers virtual care with some in-person options.

via USA TODAY|
#costco#health-and-wellness#medical-care
health-food-safety1 year ago

"Massive Meat Recall Across Four States Due to Undeclared Allergen"

M&P Production LTD is recalling 670 pounds of raw meat products in four states due to the misbranding of an undeclared allergen, sesame seeds, which can be life-threatening for those allergic. Another New York company, MF Meats, is recalling over 93,000 pounds of raw meat products due to potential contamination with non-food grade mineral seal oil. The USDA is urging operators not to serve these products and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the affected products.

via Fox Business|
#allergen#food-safety#health-food-safety
business2 years ago

Costco CFO Hints at Inevitable Membership Price Increase

Costco's Chief Financial Officer, Richard Galanti, stated that a membership price increase is inevitable, impacting nearly 130 million shoppers at Costco's 591 stores across the country. The current basic Gold Star membership costs $60 per year, and the most expensive executive membership costs $120 per year. This would be the first increase since 2017. Additionally, Costco has announced a new partnership with Sesame to offer online health checkups for as low as $29.

via KABC-TV|
#business#cfo#costco
nutrition-research2 years ago

The evolving Chinese diet: implications for research and public health.

Traditional Chinese foods and ingredients continue to be popular for their flavor and nutritional benefits. Recent research has shown that regular tea consumption can reduce the risk of death and cardiovascular disease mortality. Soy sauce consumption has been linked to high sodium intake and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sesame oil has been found to be a healthier cooking oil compared to alternatives, and tofu is a protein and vitamin-rich source of nutrition that may have a protective effect against coronary heart disease.

via Nature.com|
#chinese-cuisine#nutrition-research#sesame