GLP-1 Medical Weight Management
What Is GLP-1?
GLP-1 refers to a class of medications used in medical practice to support weight management and metabolic health.
These medications work by:
• Supporting appetite regulation
• Slowing gastric emptying
• Assisting with portion control
• Supporting healthy metabolic response
GLP-1 therapy is not appropriate for everyone and requires provider evaluation prior to initiation.
Who May Be a Candidate?
You may be considered for GLP-1 therapy if:
• You meet clinical criteria for medical weight management
• Lifestyle modification alone has not produced desired results
• A licensed provider determines it is medically appropriate
All patients undergo a medical assessment prior to treatment approval.
What to Expect
Patients receiving GLP-1 therapy are monitored regularly in our office.
Follow up visits occur weekly to monthly depending on treatment phase and clinical need.
During follow up visits, providers assess:
• Clinical response
• Tolerance
• Side effects
• Weight progress
• Overall health status
Medication continuation and refills require provider approval and are not automatic.
Important Information Regarding Compounded Medications
Some GLP-1 medications may be prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy when a commercially available product is not appropriate for a specific patient.
Compounded medications:
• Are available by prescription only
• Are prepared pursuant to a provider’s prescription
• Are not reviewed or approved by the FDA
• Are compounded when clinically appropriate for individual patients
No claim is made that compounded medications are equivalent to any FDA-approved branded drug product.
Treatment decisions are based on provider assessment and patient specific clinical needs.
Medical Oversight
All GLP-1 therapies are prescribed by licensed Nurse Practitioners practicing under physician oversight.
Our providers conduct in person evaluations and ongoing monitoring to ensure safe and appropriate use.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are interested in medically supervised weight management, schedule an in-office consultation to determine whether GLP-1 therapy may be appropriate for you.
All treatment decisions are made following clinical evaluation.
Know Where Your Injectable Comes From
Your safety starts with the source. We do not use “research grade” or “for research use only” injectables. Our medications are sourced through established compounding pharmacy channels and provided under the supervision of our medical providers.