Lemonaid Health, Inc., a subsidiary of 23andMe Holding Co.,
(Nasdaq: ME), and a leading telemedicine provider, is now offering
Ozempic®, Wegovy® and compounded semaglutide through a weight loss
program on its telehealth platform, providing consumers with access
to affordable weight management care through a convenient
subscription-based model.
If prescribed, Lemonaid Health patients will now have access to
once-weekly injectable GLP-1 medication offerings through an
accessible monthly membership subscription that includes clinician
consultations (via video or phone), a GLP-1 prescription
(additional cost), ongoing care and support, as well as an annual
lab order (as needed).
“We are excited to be helping our customers get access to
potentially life changing weight management programs and GLP-1
medication through Lemonaid Health and 23andMe,” said Anne
Wojcicki, CEO and Co-Founder of 23andMe. “We are focused on helping
customers live healthier, longer lives and believe weight
management is an important pillar. We also remain enthusiastic as
we see encouraging research come out about additional applications
for GLP-1s and ways they may be able to prevent or mitigate
disease.”
After an initial consultation with a clinician to confirm
eligibility and medication preference, the membership is $49 per
month with no long-term commitment required, and transparent
medication pricing that doesn’t change based on dosage amount.
Medication is charged separately starting at $299 a month for
compounded semaglutide. Lemonaid provides fast shipping directly to
patients, and purchases may be eligible for payment via HSA and FSA
programs.
Lemonaid Health provides consistent and reliable quality care to
patients through ongoing access to licensed medical providers,
accessible fully online across the United States. The Company’s
compounded semaglutide medication offering is made from the same
active ingredient as Ozempic® and Wegovy®, and prepared by a
state-licensed, FDA-inspected 503(b) compounding pharmacy that has
undergone extensive quality checks.
Sometimes weight is beyond one’s control and is determined by
biology, and GLP-1s are one proven tool that can be used to help
kick-start patients’ journeys to leading healthier lives. Although
results and timelines can vary, on average, patients on GLP-1
medication can lose up to 15% of their body weight in a year1.
Along with aiding in weight loss, studies have shown that the drugs
can be beneficial in the treatment2 and prevention3 of other
chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. There
is early evidence that GLP-1s may also help with Parkinson’s
disease4, arthritis5, Alzheimer’s6 and sleep apnea7.
As previously announced earlier this month, 23andMe kicked off a
ground-breaking, large-scale study to investigate the genetics
behind why GLP-1 weight loss drugs work better for some people than
others, as well as if they play a role in why certain patients have
more side effects. The longitudinal study also aims to identify
predictors of whether someone regains weight upon stopping
treatment. The Company’s goal in exploring this field further is to
uncover key insights applicable to future personalized weight loss
treatment options and preventive health strategies for 23andMe
customers.
Lemonaid Health’s weight loss services are currently available
in select states, but will be rolled out to additional locations on
an ongoing basis. To view more details and confirm eligibility,
please visit
https://www.lemonaidhealth.com/services/weight-loss.
Visit the following links for important safety information on
Ozempic®, Wegovy® and compounded semaglutide.
Ozempic® & Wegovy® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk
A/S. Novo Nordisk is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk
A/S.
For media inquiries and images please write to:
press@23andMe.com.
About Lemonaid HealthLemonaid Health, part of
the 23andMe family, provides online telemedicine services in all 50
states and D.C. through its affiliated medical groups (subject to
local laws). Prescriptions require completion of an independent
medical consultation with a licensed healthcare provider through
the Lemonaid online platform. Medications are only available if
prescribed. Visit www.lemonaidhealth.com to learn more.
About 23andMe23andMe is a genetics-led consumer
healthcare and biopharmaceutical company empowering a healthier
future. For more information, please visit www.23andMe.com.
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1 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183 2
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-oral-glp-1-treatment-type-2-diabetes
3
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-treatment-reduce-risk-serious-heart-problems-specifically-adults-obesity-or
4 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2312323 5
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36870080/6
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2817996 7
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404881
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