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Medical weight care, 12-week program

Medical weight care, with a clinician at every step.

Semaglutide or tirzepatide, prescribed only after a licensed clinician reviews your history. Labs, dietitian check-ins and side-effect support are part of the program from week one.

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A licensed clinician decides whether this program is right for you.

Sample patient, illustrative Body weight across 12 weeks
Week 12
214 to 201 lb -6.1%
Sample 12-week weight trend, from 214 lb at week 0 to 201 lb at week 12 W0 W4 W8 W12
Dose: step 3 of 5 Check-ins: 3 of 3

Sample data for illustration only. It is not a patient record. Individual results vary.

Eligibility

Is it right for you?

Clinicians look at your weight, health history, current medications and labs. Filling out the assessment starts a review. It does not mean a prescription.

Often a fit

  • A BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, prediabetes or sleep apnea.
  • You have tried lifestyle changes and want a medical plan alongside them.
  • You can commit to a weekly injection and scheduled check-ins.
  • You are not pregnant and are not planning a pregnancy in the near term.

Not a fit, or needs review first

  • You, or a close family member, have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
  • You have a history of pancreatitis.
  • You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
  • You take medications, such as insulin or a sulfonylurea, that your clinician needs to review for low blood sugar risk.
A licensed clinician decides.

Your clinician may recommend this program, a different option, or no medication at all. Eligibility is never automatic.

Medications

Two medications, and what compounded means.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both given as a once-weekly injection. Each one has a brand version and a compounded version. The two are not the same.

Your dose starts low and only rises when your body tolerates the current step.

Semaglutide

A GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics a gut hormone that signals fullness and slows stomach emptying.

Brand

Wegovy

FDA-labeled for chronic weight management. Made by the manufacturer to a fixed label, with set pen strengths.

Compounded

Compounded semaglutide

Made by a compounding pharmacy. Not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality before they reach patients.

Tirzepatide

A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It targets two gut hormone pathways that influence appetite and blood sugar.

Brand

Zepbound

FDA-labeled for chronic weight management. Made by the manufacturer to a fixed label, with set pen strengths.

Compounded

Compounded tirzepatide

Made by a compounding pharmacy. Not FDA-approved. Strength and consistency depend on the compounding pharmacy, not a brand label.

How dosing titrates (example only)

Doses titrate gradually, and only if you are tolerating the current dose. Your clinician sets your schedule. The steps below are an example of a published brand-label schedule, not a prescription and not a promise of timing.

Example: semaglutide brand-label steps

  1. 0.25 mgWeeks 1 to 4
  2. 0.5 mgWeeks 5 to 8
  3. 1 mgWeeks 9 to 12
  4. 1.7 mgWeeks 13 to 16
  5. 2.4 mgWeek 17 onward, if tolerated

Example: tirzepatide brand-label steps

  1. 2.5 mgWeeks 1 to 4
  2. 5 mgWeeks 5 to 8
  3. 7.5 mgWeeks 9 to 12
  4. 10 mgWeeks 13 to 16, if needed
  5. 12.5 mgWeeks 17 to 20, if needed
  6. 15 mgWeek 21 onward, highest labeled dose

Compounded schedules are set by the prescriber and are not standardized to the brand label. Medication is dispensed by a pharmacy and billed separately from the program fee.

What's included

Your care team, in one program.

Weight Care pairs a licensed clinician with the support that makes the medication safer and easier to live with.

Clinician visits

Scheduled visits with a licensed clinician to review progress, dose, side effects and goals.

Labs

Baseline and follow-up labs ordered by your clinician. Lab fees are shown before you book a draw.

Dietitian check-ins

Sessions with a registered dietitian on protein, fiber, portions and hydration while your appetite changes.

Side-effect support

Practical guidance for nausea, constipation and reflux, and a fast route to your care team when symptoms change.

Messaging

Private messages with your care team inside the portal. Non-urgent questions usually get a reply within one business day.

Progress tracking

Weight, waist and dose logs in one view, reviewed together at every clinician visit.

Timeline

Your first 12 weeks.

Every step has a clinician decision behind it. Nothing changes in the plan without your clinician signing off.

  1. Week 0

    Assessment and clinician review

    You complete the online assessment. A clinician reviews your history, medications and labs before any prescription is written.

  2. Week 1

    First dose

    You start the lowest dose on your schedule, with a written injection guide and a check-in message from your care team.

  3. Weeks 2 to 3

    First dietitian session

    Protein targets, meal timing and hydration, planned around the appetite changes you are already noticing.

  4. Week 4

    First check-in

    Your clinician reviews how you are tolerating the dose. The next step happens only if you are doing well on the current one.

  5. Week 8

    Dose review and labs

    A clinician visit on dose, side effects and goals. Follow-up labs are drawn if your clinician orders them.

  6. Week 12

    Progress review

    Your weight trend, labs, habits and next-phase options reviewed together. Your clinician decides what continues.

Side-effect support

What helps in the first weeks.

Most side effects are gastrointestinal and tend to ease as your body adjusts. Tell your care team early rather than pushing through.

Eat smaller meals

Stop when you feel satisfied, and eat slowly. Large meals are the most common trigger for nausea.

Keep fluids up

Steady water intake helps with constipation and dizziness. Spread it across the day.

Go easy on rich food

Fried and very fatty meals can make nausea and reflux worse, especially in the week after a dose step.

Move after meals

A short walk after eating can help with bloating and the heavy, full feeling many people report.

Get emergency care now for:

Severe or persistent stomach pain, especially with vomiting, which can signal pancreatitis. Also yellowing of the skin or eyes, fainting, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine. Message your care team for milder symptoms. Do not stop or change your medication on your own before you speak with your care team.

Pricing

One program fee. Medication billed separately.

Sample prices for this practice. Full plan comparison is on the pricing section.

Weight Care
$249/mo

Covers clinician visits, dietitian check-ins, side-effect support and messaging. Labs are billed as ordered.

  • Clinician visits and dose management
  • Dietitian check-ins
  • Side-effect support and private messaging
  • Progress tracking reviewed at each visit
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Medication cost

Billed separately by the dispensing pharmacy. Sample range, depending on medication and dose:

$180.00 to $320.00 /mo

Compounded options

Compounded versions are not FDA-approved, and price is the reason many people ask about them. Your clinician explains the trade-offs before you choose.

FAQ

Questions about Weight Care.

Important Safety Information

WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS. In rodent studies, semaglutide and tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). It is not known whether these medications cause MTC in people. Do not use if you or a family member has had MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Symptoms of thyroid tumors include a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, shortness of breath, or a persistent hoarse voice. Tell your clinician right away if you notice any of these.

Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain and indigestion. Serious side effects can include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or a sulfonylurea), and kidney problems, which can follow dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea. Stop the medication and seek care right away for severe abdominal pain that does not go away.

This medication is not for use during pregnancy. Compounded versions are not FDA-approved. This is not a complete list of risks. Talk with your clinician about your full health history and all of your medications. Results vary, and individual results vary.

See if Weight Care fits your health.

Start the online assessment. A licensed clinician reviews it before anything is prescribed, and you decide the next step with them.

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