Medical Weight Loss
Medical Weight Loss
Have you tried losing weight on your own and not had success? Speak with a provider today about how you can incorporate prescription weight loss medication into your regimen.
3 Simple Steps to Start a Weight Loss Plan Today
1
Book a visit online with a provider to discuss weight loss.
Same day appointments are available! You will be prompted to fill out intake forms which must be completed to confirm an appointment.
2
Talk To Your Provider Regarding Your Weight Loss Goals.
We will discuss your medical history, any current medical conditions and review any medications you are currently taking to ensure you qualify for weight loss medication. A comprehensive panel of blood work will be ordered to your nearby clinic so that we may be sure it is safe for you to begin taking the prescribed medication.
3
Follow Up With Your Provider To Discuss a Prescription For Weight Loss
After a review of lab work results, the prescription will be ordered from the compounding pharmacy we have partnered with and have it shipped directly to your door.
Semaglutide Weight Loss Program
(FDA approved Wegovy/Ozempic)
- BMI 30 or greater
- 27 or greater in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia)
Semaglutide works by acting on the hypothalamus in the brain, which regulates our feeling of hunger. It also works by slowing down the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, keeping us feeling full longer.
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
- Personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Gallbladder disease
- Pancreatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
Prescription Weight Loss FAQs
The best method for weight management includes consistent, long term lifestyle modifications. If you’ve tried diet and exercise and not had the sucess you’re looking for, medication can help. With a medical weight loss program you will be under the supervision of a licensed provider to ensure you are reaching your goals.
Yes, after conducting an initial consultation online and ordering necessary labs to a clinic nearest you. After completing testing and a consulation, the provider will discuss the medication best for you.
Prescriptions are typically given to people with a BMI greater than 25. We do not treat people with an active eating disorder
Some people reported losing weight in the first week. In a study done with 1961 participants, the mean change in body weight from baseline to week 68 was a loss of 14.9% or 15.3kg (33.7lb).
As with all medications, results vary for each person.
Prescription weight loss is a very effective way of losing weight. In the various clinical trials done comparing those taking weight loss medications vs placebo, those on medications had a significant increase in weight loss. There was also an improvement in blood pressure, energy levels, and reported overall mood.
We do not take insurance as most insurance companies will not cover weight loss medications. Instead we partner with the best compounding pharmacies in the U.S to offer you competitive pricing.
A minimum of 3 months are recommended for optimal results. You are not required to purchase the three months at once.
