At baseline, they had an average of 4 DSM-5 alcohol use disorder symptoms (consistent with moderate severity), consumed alcohol 20/28 days and 9/28 days with heavy drinking (4+ for women and 5+ for men each day)
To give you a clearer sense of what to expect, here is a simple breakdown: Most individuals find that once their dose stabilises and once the digestive system settles into its new rhythm, episodes become less frequent or disappear entirely
If your calculation shows 7.5 units, some people round down to 7 units to be conservative, while others round up to 8 units to avoid underdosing
For weight management specifically, Sevmia, the first generic Wegovy, was approved on June 29, 2026 but is not stocked yet, so the lowest-cost 2.4 mg option stays brand Wegovy at Costco, roughly $490 to $520 per month, reduced by the NovoCare savings card or private benefits where eligible
Alberta: Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) British Columbia: BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) Manitoba: Manitoba Health Newfoundland and Labrador: Medical Care Plan (MCP) Ontario: Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Prince Edward Island: PEI Health Card Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Health Insurance New Brunswick: New Brunswick Medicare Nova Scotia: Medical Services Insurance (MSI) Qubec: Rgie de lassurance maladie du Qubec (RAMQ) Youll have to contact these organizations directly to find out whether you could be eligible, as well as apply for coverage, if these benefits are available to you
