OPTIMIZE · Metabolic care
Semaglutide
A thoughtful approach to weight care.
Learn about GLP-1 treatment and how it may fit into a medically supervised plan. Your health history and the exact medication matter.
Prescription required. Provider evaluation determines eligibility.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. FDA-approved semaglutide products have different formulations and indications; they are not all prescribed the same way.
GLP-1 receptor activity affects appetite, stomach emptying and glucose-dependent insulin release. A biological mechanism does not predict an individual result.
Directions depend on whether the prescription is an injection or a tablet and on the specific product. Follow your prescription and pharmacy instructions.
Your provider considers weight history, medicines, digestive conditions, pregnancy plans, and relevant thyroid cancer risk factors.
One pathway.
A considered approach.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and FDA-approved products differ in formulation and indication. A provider evaluation helps determine whether it fits your health needs.
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One receptor pathway
Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor.
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Product details matter
Tablet and injectable instructions are different.
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Care that evolves
Treatment decisions reflect response and tolerability.
Care starts with
understanding you.
A treatment decision should take your health history, current medications and goals into account. Your evaluation is the place to discuss questions, potential risks and whether another approach may be more appropriate.
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Your health in context
Share your medical history, current medications and treatment goals.
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A considered decision
Discuss the evidence, potential risks and available alternatives.
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Clear next steps
If treatment is prescribed, follow the instructions for your exact medication and ask how follow-up will work.
Explore your options
with context.
Different treatments have different uses, risks and levels of evidence. Explore this care category, then discuss the options that may fit your clinical needs.
Explore metabolic careA plan begins with
an evaluation.
Completing an assessment does not guarantee a prescription.
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Share your history
Provide information about your health, medications and goals.
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Review the options
A licensed provider evaluates whether treatment is clinically appropriate. Further information, testing or another type of care may be needed.
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Understand your prescription
If prescribed, review the medication, administration directions, risks and follow-up plan before starting.
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Revisit the plan
Discuss your response and any concerns with your prescriber. Do not change a dose or combine treatments on your own.
Know the important
information.
Every medication has potential risks. Review the complete safety information for the exact product and tell your provider about your medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy or pregnancy plans, and all medicines and supplements you take.
Semaglutide carries a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors and is contraindicated with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2. Other concerns include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, dehydration and severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Review the exact product's warnings.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. FDA does not evaluate these preparations for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing.
Seek emergency care for trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips or throat. Contact a clinician promptly for severe or concerning symptoms. Do not rely on routine online messaging for an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
No. Semaglutide products include different formulations and routes. Your prescription must specify the exact product and directions.
No. A compounded preparation is not an FDA-approved generic of a branded medication.
No. Eligibility depends on the specific treatment, medical history and provider assessment.
A licensed provider considers your health history, current medications, clinical needs and the evidence for the specific treatment. Further testing or a different type of care may be recommended.
No. A prescription is provided only when the evaluating provider determines that treatment is medically appropriate and available.
Follow your prescriber and pharmacy's instructions for the exact product. Ask before changing a dose, switching formulations or combining treatments.
Your next step starts with your
health.
Share your history and goals so a licensed provider can evaluate which care options may be appropriate for you.
Prescription required. Treatment is not appropriate for everyone. Assessment does not guarantee a prescription.