Guides

Plain-English guides

No jargon, no hedging. What the drugs do, what they cost, and what the rules are this year.

• Tirzepatide vs semaglutide

  One trial put them head to head. The result was not close — but the cheaper drug still wins for some people.

  Updated 2026-09-18

• Is compounded GLP-1 medication still legal?

  Short answer: yes, but in a much narrower form than in 2024 — and the FDA moved again this year.

  Updated 2026-09-18

• What you actually pay

  Six pricing tricks that turn a $99 advert into a $298 statement, and how to check before you hand over a card.

  Updated 2026-09-18

• Tirzepatide, explained plainly

  What it is, what it does to appetite, what the trials showed, and what the first three months tend to feel like.

  Updated 2026-09-18

• Semaglutide, explained plainly

  The drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy: how it works, what it costs, and how it compares to the newer option.

  Updated 2026-09-18