Aug. 1 at 1:01 PM
Direct GLP-1 prescriptions make Walmart, Costco, Amazon big weight-loss winners
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As employers drop GLP-1 coverage, more Americans are being encouraged to use direct-to-consumer (DTC) weight-loss drug prescription programs.
Major retailers and pharmacy chains, from CVS to Walmart and Costco, are racing to fill the void and gain market share, moves that could punish independent pharmacies.
With some programs starting as low as
$25 a month, regular GLP-1 refills mean monthly opportunities to fill shopping carts. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/01/glp-1-prescriptions-weight-loss-walmart-costco-amazon.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.stocktwits.StockTwits.STShareExtension