The fingertip blood collection service launches at over 25 Austin and Temple locations, including Sam’s Club and Peoples Rx pharmacies.
BetterWay blood testing by Babson Diagnostics announced it will launch a GLP-1 test panel at more than 25 Austin and Temple, Texas, collection locations, including Sam’s Club and Peoples Rx pharmacies.
The launch pairs GLP-1 prescriptions with BetterWay’s fingertip blood collection method, allowing patients to access medications and laboratory testing in a single visit. Blood testing is recommended for GLP-1 users to monitor metabolic changes, weight loss progress, and potential side effects such as blood sugar fluctuations.
Panel Includes 29 Tests
The BetterWay GLP-1 Test Panel features hemoglobin A1c, lipid panel, metabolic panel, and TSH testing. In total, the panel includes 29 tests designed to support GLP-1 medication use by helping providers and patients assess baseline health and ongoing treatment response.
Patients can order the panel directly for $98, plus a $4 clinician-oversight fee, and can use FSA/HSA funds. The panel can also be ordered by healthcare providers and is covered by some health insurance plans. Customer-initiated orders include a discount code for GLP-1 testing.
“Retail pharmacies are now a preventive health hub: shop, consult pharmacists, get convenient blood tests, and manage GLP-1s seamlessly at the same locations. This defines a modern care experience where diagnostics, therapeutics, and pharmacy services work together to make preventive care part of everyday life,” says David Stein, CEO of Babson Diagnostics, in a release.
The expansion represents BetterWay’s strategy to integrate diagnostic testing with pharmaceutical services at retail locations, targeting the growing demand for GLP-1 medications and associated monitoring requirements.
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