Question 1

THIS IS TOO LONG! GIVE ME THE SHORT VERSION!

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Service Details: Our service offers convenient online appointments and virtual visits for your healthcare needs. Medications can be delivered to your doorstep within 3-5 business days, although due to high demand, it may currently take 10-12 days. Follow-up appointments will involve a questionnaire every 4 weeks to track your progress. Prescriptions will be mailed to you with overnight shipping, ensuring prompt delivery. For contact and support, our account service representatives are available via text at 405-345-1984, and your medical provider can be reached through the patient portal.

Semaglutide Overview: Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a natural hormone to regulate weight. It stimulates the production of the GLP-1 hormone, which slows stomach emptying and signals a feeling of fullness.

Cost: $225/4wks + tax. This includes the visit, f/ups, syringes, alcohol pads and shipping. No contract, no minimum months, no hidden fees. Easy to cancel.

Effectiveness: This medication typically results in a 15% weight loss in the first 6-8 weeks, with an average weight loss of 35 pounds. Studies have shown that individuals who took the medication for about 1 year regained approximately 3/4 of their weight within 1 year after discontinuing its use.

Dosage and Administration: Semaglutide requires titration every 4 weeks and may take up to 5 months to reach the maximum dose. If you respond well to the medication, the titration process may be accelerated. It is administered as a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Injection sites should be rotated weekly and kept at least 15 cm away from other injection sites. Semaglutide can be taken with or without food and is often taken at night. Remember to store the medication in the refrigerator.

Side Effects: Common side effects are usually minor and may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience severe reactions or signs of low blood sugar, it is important to notify your healthcare provider.

Managing Side Effects: To manage nausea, options such as non-drowsy Dramamine, ginger tablets, isopropyl alcohol inhalation, or Zofran (prescription if needed) can be considered. For constipation, Miralax, probiotics, magnesium citrate, fiber bars, digestive enzymes, and increased water intake may help. Acid reflux can be addressed with Pepcid AC, Omeprazole, Tums, or Mylanta.

Storage and Syringe Usage/Disposal: Please store the medication in the refrigerator. Each insulin syringe should only be used for one injection and should not be reused. Dispose of used syringes in a stiff or hard plastic resealable container, such as a detergent container, to ensure safe disposal.

Contrary to the label's "discard after 28 days" directive, the medication remains afe to use until the expiration date on the vial. We verified with the compounding pharmacy that the 28-day instruction is a regulatory requirement. The medication is safe for use until the expiration date specified on the vial.

Question 2

SERVICE DETAILS

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If you ever have any general questions feel free to reach out to our friendly account service representatives through text at 405-987-3955. The usually get back to you within 1-2 hours but strive to get back to you sooner. After hours and weekends may be later responses. They can answer any general questions such as estimated time of arrival for medications, cancellations, referrals etc.

For any medical questions you can reach out to your medical provider through the patient portal. Medical questions must be addressed here to adhere to patient privacy laws. You can also contact account services to get a hold of the provider for you. The provider should be able to get back to you within 1-2 hours but they strive to get back to you sooner!

Question 3

WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?

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Semaglutide works by mimicking a natural hormone in your body that helps regulate weight. It produces a hormone called GLP-1, which slows down the emptying of your stomach and tells your brain that you're full and decreases the food noise that are associated with constant thinking of food and temptations.

Question 4

HOW MUCH DOES THIS PROGRAM REALLY COST?

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We have transparent pricing and are $235 / 4wks. This includes the visit, follow-ups, syringes / alcohol pads & shipping. The only outside costs would be if we send nausea medicine or b12 to your local pharmacy. There are no contracts, minimum amount of months or hidden fees. This is an investment with a high return and can expect lower grocery and restaurant bills because you don't eat as much, fewer doctor visits for medical illnesses, fewer medications for diseases related to obesity(high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease), less joint and muscle pain from carrying extra weight, & higher self esteem!

Question 5

HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?

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Studies show that people lost 15% of their body weight within the 1st 68 weeks. The average weight loss was 35lbs and 1 out of 3 adults lost an average 46lbs from average starting weight of 232Lbs. However, everyone is different and we’re seeing wide ranges of weight loss!

Question 6

DO YOU GAIN WEIGHT WHEN YOU STOP IT?

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Whether you gain your weight back is dependent on whether you developed a healthy lifestyle while on the medication and continue it after you stop the medication. Keep in mind that it's safe for long-term use as a maintenance solution.

Question 7

WHAT IS THE DOSAGE?

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Because side effects can happen, we titrate the medication up slowly every 4 weeks to allow your body to adapt to the new medication. It can take up to 5 months to reach the max dose but we can accelerate the titration process if we find that you tolerate the medication well.

Question 8

HOW DO YOU ADMINISTER THE INJECTABLE?

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The medication is a subcutaneous injection that is injected just under the skin. We recommend the abdomen, upper arm, and thigh as injections sites. Rotate to a different site every week. Separate the sites from any other injected rx you’re taking by at least 15 cm. Here is an excellent resource for instructions on giving subcutaneous injections. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. A lot of people take it at night to avoid side effects. Here is some literature and a video on how to administer subcutaneous injections.

Question 9

HOW DO YOU STORE SEMAGLUTIDE?

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Each insulin syringe is safe to use for one injection. Do not use the same syringe for multiple injections. Dispose of your used syringe into a stiff/hard plastic resealable container, such as a detergent container.
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The medication will need to be kept in the fridge. We will be sending it to you in an insulated package along with several ice packs. Once you receive your medication, please place it in your refrigerator.

Question 10

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?

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Well, good news! They tend to be minor, with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea being the most common. These side effects may be more common after initiation and during dose escalation. You may also experience some tenderness or redness at the injection site. Let your provider know if any of these occur to address it! If you develop any trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, or throat should be reported to your pharmacist and physician. Low blood sugar can occur and is marked by signs of dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy or weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, change in eyesight, or sweating. Discontinue use of the medication should these reactions occur.

Question 11

CAN'T I JUST PICK UP THE NAME BRAND FROM A PHARMACY?

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These medications are highly sought after, and we've finally got a reliable weight loss option. As demand rises, so does the cost, with name brand medications ranging from $800 to $1200 per month! Quite steep, right? Plus, obtaining them involves meeting specific criteria for insurance approval, so contacting your primary care provider is a good idea to check coverage.
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But here's the catch with name brands—access can be tricky due to high demand. Semaglutide versions, in particular, often face backorders, leaving patients without it for up to 8 months! To circumvent these issues, we source semaglutide from a top-notch compounding pharmacy. They prepare the medication on-site, adhering to strict state regulations, ensuring safety.
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As providers, when we prescribe a compounded medication, we're obligated to inform you that an FDA-approved version exists. Yet, most patients prefer the quicker and more affordable access to compounded semaglutide.

Question 12

THE VIAL I GOT MENTIONS DISCARDING AFTER 28 DAYS. DOES THAT MEAN THE MEDICATION IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR A MONTH?

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Contrary to the label's "discard after 28 days" directive, the medication remains safe to use until the printed expiration date on the vial. Following compounding at the pharmacy, it maintains shelf stability for that amount of  days. We've verified with the compounding pharmacy that the 28-day instruction is a regulatory requirement, but rest assured, the medication is safe for use until the expiration date specified on the vial.

Question 13

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

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We do not take insurance. However we do take HSA and FSA!

Semaglutide Info