There is no magic pill that will cure obesity, a condition that affects over 40% of adults in the United States. Everyone knows that a combination of diet and exercise is a basic way to lose weight for many people. But many of us have tried this, over and over again, without lasting success. There are new types of medicines that are potential game-changers. Anti-obesity medications have been around for decades, and there are several currently in use.

Paying cash for medication is increasingly a great option for people with high co-pays with health insurance or people without insurance. But knowing where and how to get the best price is often difficult. Two systems are for cash paying are compared: GoodRx which is a tech company that acts as a middleman at chain pharmacies. Direct Primary Care are where medications are dispensed directly to their patients.