WeightWatchers โ now known as WW International โ recently acquired the telehealth subscription service company Sequence, which means that now WW users have access to a lot more tools to meet weight loss goals โ including prescription diabetes and popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic (called GLP-1 medications).
This new wing of WW will also give members access to dieticians and fitness coaches. But can you get a good deal on the weight loss drugs? Are there savings by going through Sequence? Weโll tell you what we know about the pricing structure and how things will change for WW members.
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First โฆ What is the big deal with Ozempic?

Injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic were originally created to treat diabetes, but theyโre now becoming famous for being a celebrity weight loss drug โ causing a shortage for patients who actually need it to treat their medical conditions. While GLP-1 medications are considered safe for most patients, side effects of Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs include gastrointestinal issues, which may include potentially deadly intestinal obstruction, as well as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It may also cause thyroid tumors, thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, kidney failure, gallbladder problems, vision changes, hypoglycemia, and allergic reactions.
Always check with a healthcare professional before using it for weight loss. That said, if youโre considering signing up for WeightWatchers, Sequence, or both, hereโs what to know.
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Is Sequence included in my WeightWatchers membership?

Nope. Youโll have to pay separately for your WeightWatchers membership and for your Sequence subscription. And Sequence memberships arenโt covered by insurance (but they will work with your insurance company to pay for medications).
For Sequence, youโll start with a $49 consultation. If you pursue a membership afterward, youโll pay $99 per month, with your first month free. The program includes the cost of lab testing and non-GLP-1 medications. Youโll still have to pay for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, though prices will vary depending on your particular insurance carrier and coverage.
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Sequence and Weight Watchers wonโt make Ozempic cost any less.

You likely wonโt cut the cost of Ozempic or other GLP-1 medication through Weight Watchers/Sequence, since that drug isnโt included in your subscription. Instead, like any other place you could get Ozempic, youโre at the mercy of your particular insurance planโs prescription drug coverage.
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health spending account (HSA), you may be eligible for reimbursement for Sequence if you meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility varies from patient to patient and plan to plan.
A surefire way to save on Ozempic is through their savings card for eligible patients with insurance; it can potentially make it as cheap as $25 for a 3-month supply.
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Keep an eye out for more ties between WW and Sequence.
Your WeightWatchers membership doesnโt include Sequence and vice versa. No pricing plans have been released yet for WW members who wish to sign up for Sequence, and the joint service isnโt available just yet. (Although, WW has opened up a waiting list for a weight management program facilitated by Sequence.)
There are eligibility requirements as well: Sequence users must have a BMI over 30 or a BMI over 27 with a qualifying medical condition (which may include diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol) and commercial insurance.
You cannot sign up for Sequence if youโre pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a family history of medullary thyroid cancer. Current WW members can sign up for a wait list in the meantime.
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