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Treatment cost trends

Median pricing per treatment type over time. Mock data; production atses CMS pricing history.

HRT (FDA-approved, cash)

Steady downward trend from increased competition + insurance contracts.

$0$33$65202120222023202420252026

HRT (insurance copay)

Plateau as coverage expanded but generic prices stable.

$0$13$25202120222023202420252026

GLP-1 (compounded)

Rose 25% from 2024 as FDA shortage ended + compounding scrutiny rose.

$0$125$24920222023202420252026

GLP-1 (branded, insured)

Stable post-2024 — PA requirements driving consistent copay.

$0$50$9920222023202420252026

PCOS (metformin + spironolactone)

Stable. Generic medications + competitive telehealth pricing.

$0$23$45202120222023202420252026

Thyroid (levothyroxine)

Slight decline. Most stable category — cheap generic.

$0$10$20202120222023202420252026

Trend interpretation

Pricing tracking reflects market shifts in provider availability, regulatory environment, and insurance contracts. See pricing history for per-brand events.