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“So many people want to try the new GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro® to lose weight, but they don’t know if they’re eligible for a prescription or how to get started. We make it simple!”
Dr. Jason Buchwald, MD
Chief Medical Officer
How We Help YOU LOSE WEIGHT
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Initial FREE Consultation
A required medical screening is needed to make sure a weight loss medication is right for you. The evaluation includes:
- An online health history form
- Lab tests
- Telehealth consult with a board-certified doctor to prescribe the medication
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Get A Prescription
Your prescription for Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro® will be sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice or the medication can be shipped directly to your door. Medication costs not included.
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Start Losing Weight
You only take the medication once per week and it works immediately to decrease your appetite. You will feel full faster and start losing weight without the burden of diet and exercise.
Am I eligible
THE RX PROGRAM
The Rx Program is for people who want to start losing weight with one of the new medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy® or Mounjaro®. This all-in-one program makes it simple to get started on the medication.
The Rx Program
$49/MONTH + ONE-TIME $95 MEDICAL SCREENING FEE
Includes:
- Convenient and easy online registration and health history questionnaire
- Doctor’s order for required screening lab tests (home testing options available)
- Initial Telehealth consult with a board-certified doctor to review your health history and lab results
- Prescription for Ozempic®, Wegovy® or Mounjaro® if applicable will be sent to your local pharmacy or shipped directly to your door (medication costs not included)
- Dedicated patient advocate team to help with insurance coverage and cost savings programs
- All Telehealth follow-up consults to monitor your progress and prescribe refills
- Follow-up lab test orders to monitor your overall health and track improvements
- Chat messaging directly with the medical team for any health-related questions
About the Medications
Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are considered GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists) medications. These medicines are used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping the body make more natural insulin which lowers sugar levels. Doctors and scientists realized that this class of medicines also resulted in significant weight loss for their patients.
In 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy® as a stand-alone weight loss medication for people without diabetes. The GLP-1 medications are taken once weekly. They make people feel fuller faster and for longer and help them lose weight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The new weight loss medication that has been approved by the FDA is for people who are clinically overweight. Eligible people must have a body mass index (BMI) above 30, or above 27 if they have additional weight related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, or diabetes.
To get a prescription for a weight loss medication you are required to complete an initial consultation to make sure that the medication is appropriate and safe for you. This evaluation includes an online health history questionnaire, lab testing (at-home options are available), and a telehealth consult with a board-certified doctor to obtain your initial prescription if applicable.
After the initial consultation, our dedicated patient advocate team will work with you to get approval from your insurance company for the cost of the medication or to help you get the medication at the lowest possible price. You can use the pharmacy of your choice or have the medication delivered directly to your home.
Once the medication is started, you will have periodic follow-up telehealth visits with our medical team to check on your progress, ensure that the medication is working properly, and to provide prescription refills when needed.
The Rx Program monthly fees are not covered by insurance at this time. However, the cost of the medication may be covered by your insurance and our patient advocate team will assist you with the authorizations needed for insurance coverage. You also may be able to use your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to cover the costs of the program and medications.
The simple answer is, yes! Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. Our medical team requires a lab testing to make sure that the medication is safe for you. We also require periodic lab tests to make sure your body remains healthy while under treatment. The patient advocate team will help make this convenient for you.
Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are considered GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists) medications. These medicines are used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping the body make more natural insulin which lowers sugar levels. Doctors and scientists realized that this class of medicines also resulted in significant weight loss for their patients. In 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy® as a stand-alone weight loss medication for people without diabetes. The GLP-1 medications are taken once weekly. They make people feel fuller faster and for longer and help them lose weight.
The most common side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and runny nose or sore throat.
Discuss with your primary care doctor before taking any of these medications. Do not take these medications if you or anyone in your family has had medullary thyroid cancer, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or you have had an allergic reaction to semaglutide, tirzepatide, or any of the ingredients in these medications. Before taking any of these medications, inform our doctors of any history you may have of problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or liver, or if you have a history of diabetes or diabetic retinopathy, or if you have mental health issues, or if you plan to or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Serious side effects may include inflammation of your pancreas, gallbladder and kidney problems, low blood sugar if you have or are being treated for type 2 diabetes, allergic reactions, vision problems, increased heart rate, and depression or thoughts of suicide.
The amount you will pay for the medication depends on your insurance coverage.
If you do not have insurance coverage, our patient advocate team will help you get it at the lowest possible price with different cost savings programs.
Please log in to the patient portal at Patient Portal to use our HIPAA compliant messaging feature.