What are the steps to getting Semaglutide prescribed for weight loss? Learn more here.
Semaglutide is the active ingredient inside of the brand medications Wegovy, Ozmepic, and Rybelsus. Out of these 3, Wegovy is currently the only brand medication FDA-approved for use as a weight loss agent. The other two are meant for Type 2 Diabetes treatment, although it is not unusual to see them prescribed off-label for weight loss.
Specifically, we are going to talk about the generic drug, Semaglutide, and using it for weight loss, not as a diabetes medication.
With all the hype around these medications today, and the current drug shortages of these, it may seem confusing to know how to go about getting a prescription for Semaglutide or how to bring this up with a doctor.
Below, we will outline the general Semaglutide prescribing requirements, and how to bring up the Semaglutide conversation with a doctor either in-person or an online setting with telemedicine.
Firstly, you should know what the prescribing requirements are for using Semaglutide for weight loss. This medication is not for everyone, and not for someone who is in a healthy weight range, but just wants to lose a few pounds.
This medication is meant for people who are at risk for, or are already dealing with, adverse health issues directly related to being overweight or obese.
Specifically, the prescribing requirements for adults outlined in the Wegovy prescribing information indicate that the following should be present:
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If you want to breach the Semaglutide question with your current doctor (and you seem to be a good fit for treatment given the requirements listed above), you may still be unsure about how to bring it up.
Most doctors should be very familiar with these medications at this point, and would be happy to discuss with you if they think you would be a good candidate, as well as the pros and cons of this therapy.
Step 1 here would be making an appointment and asking if they think a Semaglutide medication would be right for you. Your doctor will hopefully then review your medical history and discuss your goals with you, and see if it is a good fit. If it is, and this doctor is comfortable writing for Semaglutide, they may write you a prescription for a Semaglutide medication. However, some doctors may suggest you consult a weight loss specialist medical professional or suggest other routes for you to try first.
Another route for getting a Semaglutide prescription is through a doctor online. However, be sure to thoroughly research your options here, as some places may not be dealing with doctors, pharmacies, and may not be giving you the real (non-salt-form) Semaglutide medications.
You want to find reputable telehealth platforms, where a U.S.-licensed doctor will be paired with you to see if Semaglutide is appropriate. Then, some place may even take care of the filling of the medication as well. Make sure the medication is also being filled through a U.S.-licensed pharmacy to ensure that you are getting either the real brand name medications, or a legally compounded version.
Here at Strut Health, we are an online telehealth company that pairs you with U.S. doctors and U.S. compounding pharmacies to Semaglutide (or other medications) online, safely and efficiently.
We offer oral and injectable compounded Semaglutide medications online. Simply complete a free online doctor’s consultation in under 20 minutes, and check out.
Our U.S. licensed doctors will see if Semaglutide is a good option for you, and issue a prescription to a U.S. pharmacy if so. After processing, within a few business days, your compounded Semaglutide medication will be shipped from a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy to your front door. The compounding pharmacies we work with DO NOT use the salt form of Semaglutide, or similar chemicals, they work only with the identical Semaglutide base raw ingredients.
With our unlimited free follow-ups, you will be able to get back in touch with our staff or your doctor if you have any questions or need medication adjustments.