MedVi offers 24/7 human chat support and requires a monthly provider follow-up
Sue DeCotiis, who specializes in regenerative medicine and prescribes GLP-1 medications in her practice, said retatrutide works by adding a third hormonal pathway glucagon on top of the dual GLP-1 and GIP mechanism already found in tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound
A board-certified physician reviews your health history, goals, and prior treatment response before deciding whether a dual-pathway option is appropriate
GLP-1 patches generally cost between $15 and $40 per month, depending on the brand and bundle size
48-Week Cost Estimate for Canadians Pharmaceutical Retatrutide (when approved): Weeks 1-4 (2mg): ~$400-500 monthly = $400-500 Weeks 5-8 (4mg): ~$600-750 monthly = $600-750 Weeks 9-48 (8-12mg): ~$1,200-1,500 monthly x 10 months = $12,000-15,000 Total 48-week cost: $13,000-16,250 CAD before insurance Costs decrease substantially with insurance coverage or using research suppliers
McFadden said the results of the study could help guide the development of targeted communication strategies, enhance product positioning and help design complementary lifestyle recommendations for patients using GLP-1 treatments
