Costco Offers Weight Loss Drug Access Through Sesame Partnership

• Costco partners with Sesame to offer members access to weight loss prescriptions • Program includes video consultation with doctor, prescription if appropriate, and ongoing support • Sesame can prescribe injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy, and oral medications • Cost is $179 for 3-month program, not including $950-$1600 monthly medication costs • Part of growing demand for weight loss drugs like GLP-1s among broader range of socioeconomic groups