"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.
