Costco's $1.50 hot dog and soda meal may soon have less appeal for some members.
The retailer is collaborating with health care marketplace Sesame to provide a weight-loss program that includes access to GLP-1 prescription drugs like Ozempic. Starting April 2, Costco members can enroll in the program for $179 for three months. The service offers consultations with a clinician and a personalized treatment plan, which may involve medications.
Sesame's co-founder and CEO, David Goldhill, highlighted the innovations in medically-supervised weight loss. He mentioned that Sesame's model aims to make specialty care more accessible and affordable, tailoring care plans to individual patients.
Costco has not yet commented on this new initiative.
This development follows Sesame's partnership announcement with Costco last year, introducing virtual primary care services for $29 to members across all 50 states.
Sesame: A New Approach to Healthcare
Sesame, a New York-based healthcare provider, is revolutionizing the way healthcare is accessed. Unlike traditional providers, Sesame caters to the uninsured and those with high deductibles who need to pay cash. By not accepting health insurance, Sesame is able to keep prices affordable for all.
The move by the big-box retailer follows similar steps by rivals. Amazon provides remote access to third-party health care providers and Walmart runs in-store medical clinics.
