Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs
Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs
Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim that Costco will sell Ozempic and Wegovy is supported by multiple sources, but the pricing information ($499/month) is not consistently verified and some sources suggest discounts. The article exhibits a moderate bias by focusing on the positive aspects of availability without addressing potential risks or controversies surrounding these drugs.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Costco will sell Ozempic and Wegovy.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Costco will be selling Ozempic and Wegovy.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions the availability of Ozempic and Wegovy at Costco.
- Verification Source #3: States Ozempic and Wegovy will be available at Costco.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that weight loss drugs are coming to Costco pharmacies.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions 'discount for members' suggesting a price lower than standard.
- Verification Source #3: States 'half-price' Ozempic and Wegovy at Costco.
- Verification Source #4: States 'half-price Ozempic' at Costco.
- Assessment: Contradicted. The claim of $499/month is not supported and is contradicted by sources suggesting discounts or half-price offers.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: 'Ozempic, Wegovy to Offer Half-Price Weight Loss Drugs at Costco'
- Source 4: 'Costco sparks frenzy by selling half-price Ozempic'