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Walmart, Costco, Amazon expected to dominate direct-to-consumer GLP-1 drugs

Employers are dropping coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, steering patients toward direct-to-consumer prescriptions from major retailers.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 11:51 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

GLP-1 drugs are typically not covered by insurance when used for weight loss. Prescription costs aren’t cheap, leaving many people to look for competitive pricing in direct-to-consumer drugs.