Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy just became significantly more affordable, with savings of nearly $1,000 per month available at Costco. But doctors say there's an important catch consumers need to understand before trying discount alternatives.

WATCH: What doctors say you need to know to protect your health and your wallet Can you get discounted Ozempic at Costco?

GLP-1 weight loss drugs often come with a hefty price tag. Typically, patients pay $1,200 to $1,400 per month for these medications.

Dr. Shawn Peavie, an endocrinologist with The Christ Hospital , told us that the demand for weight loss drugs has skyrocketed in recent years.

"It's daily that you're talking to multiple patients about this medication class. We've actually even had to hire extra people just to h

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