"Costco Introduces $179 Weight Loss Plan with Ozempic Prescriptions for Members"

Costco has launched a $179 three-month weight loss program in partnership with healthcare provider Sesame, offering prescriptions for weight loss drugs like Ozempic. The program includes a video consultation with a weight loss doctor, ongoing support, and unlimited messaging, with the possibility of receiving a GLP-1 prescription if appropriate. This move comes as obesity rates continue to rise, with research suggesting that around 9 percent of the US population could be taking GLP-1 drugs by 2030. Costco's initiative follows a trend of big-box retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, expanding into healthcare services.