The prices of these medications vary depending on whether youre prescribed the brand-name or generic version, your location, preferred pharmacy, and insurance coverage
Aetna's standard 2026 commercial formulary generally includes: Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) for chronic weight management Saxenda (liraglutide 3.0 mg) for chronic weight management Ozempic (semaglutide 1.0 mg / 2.0 mg) for type 2 diabetes only Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for type 2 diabetes only Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management, on select plans Keep in mind that formulary placement affects your copay
Sample Semaglutide Diet Plan Day 1 Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice whole grain toast (28g), 1/2 medium avocado (50g) Morning Snack: 1 medium apple (182g), 1 oz almonds (28g) Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with 4 oz chicken (112g), 2 cups spinach (60g), 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (75g), 1/2 cucumber (50g), 1 tbsp olive oil (15g), and balsamic vinega r Afternoon Snack: 1 small Greek yogurt (170g, unsweetened), 1 tbsp chia seeds (12g) Dinner: 4 oz grilled salmon (112g), 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (93g), 1 cup steamed broccoli (150g) Evening Snack: 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (113g), 1 tbsp peanut butter (16g) Total: 1450 calories, 55g fat, 160g carbs, 38g fiber, 35g sugar, 110g protein Day 2 Breakfast: 1/2 cup rolled oats (40g) with 1/4 cup mixed berries (37g) and 1 tbsp flaxseeds (10g) Morning Snack: 1 medium banana (118g), 10 walnut halves (14g) Lunch: Turkey wrap with 4 oz turkey breast (112g), lettuce, tomato (100g), 1/4 avocado (30g), in a whole wheat tortilla (45g) Afternoon Snack: 1/2 cup baby carrots (50g), 2 tbsp hummus (30g) Dinner: 4 oz baked chicken breast (112g), 1/2 medium sweet potato (100g), 1 cup green beans (125g) Evening Snack: Protein smoothie made with 1 scoop unsweetened protein powder (30g), 1 cup almond milk (240ml), and 1 cup spinach (30g) Total: 1520 calories, 50g fat, 170g carbs, 40g fiber, 28g sugar, 105g protein Day 3 Breakfast: 1 cup Greek yogurt (245g, unsweetened), 1/4 cup granola (24g), 1/2 cup blueberries (75g) Morning Snack: 1 large hard-boiled egg, 1/2 cucumber (50g) Lunch: Grilled tuna salad with 4 oz tuna (112g), 2 cups mixed greens (85g), 1 tbsp olive oil (15g), and lemon dressing Afternoon Snack: 1 medium pear (178g), 10 almonds (14g) Dinner: 5 oz grilled shrimp (140g), 1/2 cup brown rice (100g), 1 cup bell peppers (150g) Evening Snack: 1 oz cheese (28g), 1/4 cup grapes (40g) Total: 1380 calories, 45g fat, 180g carbs, 36g fiber, 32g sugar, 108g protein To download your full 10-day semaglutide diet plan PDF CLICK HERE
By examining these factors in detail, we can better understand how each option works and which might be more suitable for specific needs
