Alternatives to Ozempic®and Wegovy®
Semaglutide for weight loss has exploded in popularity since a landmark weight-loss trial in March of 2021. This medication is dispensed under the brand names Wegovy®and Ozepmic®, at over $900 and as high as $2000. Compounded semaglutide offers the same medication at a fraction of the cost with multiple advantages for the patient and provider.
Starting on semaglutide can be difficult for patients and frustrating for providers. Semaglutide indications include obesity and semaglutide for diabetes. However many insurance companies have strict guidelines on who is eligible, including BMI. BMI started over 200 years ago and the original equation was based on averages of French and Scottish people in the late 1800s. The author of BMI related that the measurement should be used for the assessment of populations, not individual health. Unfortunately, BMI was adopted by the CDC and insurance companies, the latter of which use this to deny patients access to medications. So since you are not living in 1800’s Europe, maybe we should use a different measurement for semaglutide?
Body fat percentage scales work by using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). BIA is a method that uses tiny electrical impulses to estimate body composition. The device sends an electrical current from one foot, up one leg, across the stomach area and down the other leg into the second foot. The speed of the current is related to the amount of water in your body, and fat contains less water than muscle tissue. These scales were expensive in the past however now they can be easily found for under $100. Body fat percentage accounts for muscle mass and is a more accurate assessment of an individual’s health and response to semaglutide.
Prior to initiating semaglutide, it is important to review the patient’s current medications. The most common contraindications are:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type II
- Pancreatitis
- Allergy to GLP-1 Medications
If the patient has any of these contraindications, semaglutide should not be started and amlexanox or AOD9604 may be considered.
Compounded Medications
Compounding pharmacies make medications from scratch, so they can tailor the dosage to the individual patient. These pharmacies are safe and regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, and have frequent inspections for sterile processing.
A unique advantage to compounding pharmacies is the ability to combine medications for increased efficacy and patient tolerance. Moblie Care Health offers semaglutide compounded with L-Carnitine and Vitamin B6. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that helps the body burn fat for energy and has been shown to increase semaglutide’s efficacy. Vitamin B6 decreases homocysteine an amino acid that can play a role in depression. Vitamin B6 also reduces nausea experienced with semaglutide as well. Compounded semaglutide is significantly less expensive with a 1-2 months supply starting at $400.
Manufactured semaglutide comes in a pen form with preset dosing amounts. The pen has a needle and a dial to turn for each dose. Many patients start at a 0.25mg dose using the pen and then increase it to 0.5mg. This means that the patient and the provider are stuck with the dosages the manufacturer has preset into the pen. Compounded semaglutide dosage can also be tailored to the patient. The recommended dose is 0.25mg/day, but some patients may do better on lower or higher doses depending on their individual response and tolerability. Pens force patients to double their dose, instead of a gradual increase. Compounded semaglutide in a vial offers the flexibility of gradually increasing a patient’s dose. This means we can work with patients to increase their dose in relation to side effects all while reaching their weight loss goal.
Starting Semaglutide
Getting started on semaglutide has never been easier with telehealth and virtual visits. Mobile Care Health offers semaglutide compounded with L-Carnitine and Vitamin B6. Patients have a consult with a provider familiar with semaglutide and various other weight loss medications as well as nutrition. Patients weigh themselves at least once a week and have monthly virtual visits. This allows us to keep patients on track with diet and exercise while optimizing weight loss with semaglutide.
If you have any questions or concerns about semaglutide, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider. They can help you weigh the risks and benefits of this medication and determine if it is right for you. And remember, always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions when taking semaglutide or any other medication.
If you are interested in learning more about semaglutide or other weight loss medications, contact Mobile Care Health today. We offer free consultations with our providers to discuss your options and help you find the best fit for your needs. Don’t wait any longer to start your weight loss. And with easy dosing options and virtual visits, getting started has never been easier. Contact us today to learn more! Have questions? Check out our semaglutide FAQs.
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Where do you get your semaglutide to compound your drug? My pharmacy only carries Ozempic and Wegovy. How do you have access and they do not?
Anthony, great question! Retail pharmacies do not commonly compound medications, they dispense them. Patients with a prescription for Ozempic or Wegovy can head to the nearest drug store to have these filled. Right these medications are costly and in short supply. We offer a generic semaglutide that is uniquely compounded with vitamin B6 and L-Carnitine. This helps patients reduce nausea and burn more fat. If we can help please feel free to reach out anytime. 720-541-9570
I believe Anthony was asking from where do you source the generic semaglutide? I would also be interested in that answer. My husband takes Ozempic for diabetes and it is on back order with no ETA
This is from a compounding pharmacy, please feel free to call or email with any questions.
Do you serve Nebraska? What is the cost of the weight loss package?
Andee, Yes we do serve Nebraska with telehealth! We have several options for semaglutide here. Please call us if you have any questions 720-541-9570
Do you service Montana?
Tom, unfortunately, we are not licensed in Montana yet. I anticipate we will have coverage there in January.
Do you serve Alabama?
Yes we do please call!
Do you service Maine?
Hello, we anticipate being licensed in Maine next month.
Washington State?
Yes! We are licensed in Washington State.
Do you service wisconsin?
Hello, yes we do service Wisconsin, please book here!
https://www.mobilecarehealth.com/book-now/
So California as well? And same # to call? Thanks
Andrew, yes we service California and you can call 720-541-9570
I’m a physician in Kentucky. I’d like to help one of my patients here get this. Can you advise me?
Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 720-541-9570
Do you service Iowa?
Yes we do!
Do you service West Virginia?
Kristy, I am sorry we are not licensed in West Virginia.
Do your service Florida?
Yes we do! Please contact us for a consult.
Yes we do!Please contact us for a consult.
Do you service Alaska?
Kelly, unfortunately, we are unable to service Alaska at this time. We will look into adding Alaska also soon as possible.
Do you service Arizona? What is monthly cost?
Sylvia
Yes we do, please read our FAQ’s here and you can view pricing here as well.
Do you serve patients in MS. If so I am on a current dose schedule of 8 mg/ month and compound med shopping. [email protected]. Thank you Blessings
Please email us at [email protected]
Do you serve Indiana
We do not at this time.
Do you service Tennessee?
What are your fees and what do you charge for the medication?
Yes, we do! Please check our FAQ’s and you can see pricing here.
Do you serve Georgia?
Yes we do please book an appointment here
Do you service Virginia?
Yes we do! Please book and appointment here.
Do you serve Idaho?
I’m sorry Jenn, at this time we do not service Idaho
Do you service Texas?
Yes, we do here is the link for booking an appointment.
Does insurance cover this??
Lisa, we do not accept insurance, however, we do accept HSA. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Is this Similar to Mounjaro?
Yes this is the same class of medication. Please check our FAQ’s for more information.
Do you service Michigan for Compound Semaglutide?
Yes we do! Please book an appointment here and check our FAQ page for more information.
Do you service nj
Hello, We do not, our license there is pending. Check back soon!
Do you service Arkansas?
Rebecca, unfortunately, we are not licensed in Arkansas yet. I anticipate we will have coverage there in January.
Hopefully you will be. Please post and email me when you are and I will contact you.
Any word if you will be licensed in Arkansas next month?
Hello, I’m sure no word on Arkansas yet at this time. Please check back in the new year.
Any update on Arkansas ? You stated possibly in Jan ?
Hello, sorry but no update yet.
Are you licensed in Arkansas yet?
Sorry, we are not.
I see you take HSA, but hat about FSA?
We do accept FSA, however each FSA card has different rules and sometimes the charge does not always go through. Please call us so we can help with this over the phone.
Do you service New Mexico?
We do service New Mexico, please book a consult here.
Do you service Indiana?
We are not available for Indiana residents.
A) Do you ship to Texas
B) if I get my normal doctor to prescribe this can I get the compounded drug from you?
Yes, we ship there, and you can book an appointment with us directly here.
Do you service Washington state?
Yes we do service Washington. Please book a consult here.
Do you service NY?
Yes we do service New York; please book a consult here.
Do you service outside the US? Puerto Rico?
We are not licensed in PR yet.
Are the syringes used for more than one injection or is the needle replaceable?
We provide disposable supplies, and syringes and needles are never reused.
Do you service Illinois?
Yes, we do. Please feel free to book a consult here.
Hello. Do you service Pennsylvania?
Thank you
We do service Pennsylvania; please book a consult here.
Do you serve North Carolina and do you need a Rx?
Unfortunately, we do not serve North Carolina at this time.
Hello! Do you have to be in a certain BMI range to receive this product from your company? Thanks!! (In Tennessee if that matters)
We do not require a specific BMI,however, these medications are not for people who want to lose 10-15lbs. Please book a consult here.
Hello! Do you need to be in a certain BMI range to receive a semaglutide prescription?
Do you service NJ?
Hello, we are not yet licensed in New Jersey, please check back later in the new year, we apologize.
NY? If you leave the compound vial out of the refrigerator, how long is it good for?
This depends on the medication.
Do you serve Oklahoma?
We do service Oklahoma; please book a consult.
Do you serve Minnesota?
Hello Amy, yes we do serve Minnesota.
Do you serve Alabama?
Unfortunately, we do not service Alabama at this time.
You posted earlier in the thread that you handled Alabama, so do you service Alabama or not?
Hello, yes we do.
Do you service NH?
Hello, we anticipate serving NH soon but aren’t yet.
Sorry, we are not licensed there yet.
Do you service Colorado?
Yes! We are located in Denver and service Colorado.
Do you anticipate servicing Indiana any time soon?
Hello Jay, we are not licensed in Indiana yet but hope to soon.
My insurance stopped covering Ozempic for me. I’m on 2mg a week. Can I start with this amount through you?
hello Leigh, please visit https://www.mobilecarehealth.com/book-now/ to set up a consult.
Do you service Mississippi?
Hello, yes we do service Mississippi, please visit https://www.mobilecarehealth.com/book-now/ to book a consult.
Do you service Kansas ?
Hello, yes we do service Kansas.
New York?
Yes, we do service New York!
Do you treat Oregon??
Yes, we are licensed there, please book a consult here.
Do you service Kentucky?
Yes we do service Kentucky. Please book an appointment here.
Do you ship to Maryland? I already have a script.
Hello, Yes we are licensed in Maryland!
Do u service Ohio? Can my physician order from u? Thk u.
Hello, yes we do service Ohio and no each patient will have to go through us and see our provider.
Do u cover Indiana
We do not cover Indiana at this time.
I see that you require labs in the last 6 months. My last labs were in December 2021. Can you place an order for new labs from my local provider? Or do I need to ask my local doctor to order the labs? What type of labs? Full metabolic panel or ?
Teresa, we have two options for labs. The first option is to obtain a CBC, CMP, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Panel, and Hemoglobin A1C from your primary care provider and upload the results. The second is for us to send your lab orders in to LabCorp, for $50. This includes the cost of the labs and us reviewing those labs with you. You will need to have a location nearby to have fasting labs drawn and this should be requested during your initial consultation. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Indiana?
We are not licensed there yet, but hopefully, this spring.
Do you service WI?
Yes, we can help you in Wisconsin! Please book a consult here.
Do you service Missouri?
Unfortunately, we do not service Missouri at this time.
Missouri?
Unfortunately, we do not service Missouri at this time.
I read online that there is not generic for terezeptide, unlike semaglutide. Yet you claim to offer it?
Lisa, Tirzepatide with B12 can be compounded and prescribed for weight loss.
Do you service South Carolina and if you have a prescription from your doctor, what will be cost for a monthly supply?
Mildred, unfortunately, we are not licensed in South Carolina yet. We anticipate licensing this spring.
Which compounding pharmacy makes your tirzepatide?
JC please feel free to email us for more information.
Do you give prescriptions for the compounded Wegovy or do you sell it or both? If so, what is the price(s) for each dosage and appointments?
Joyce, please read the FAQ’s for more information.