Ozempic, prescribed online by a licensed physician
Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. Based on your health profile and goals, your physician may prescribe it off-label to support weight management after a real evaluation, not a form that ends in a prescription.
- Once-weekly injection
- Prescribed only after a full evaluation by a licensed physician
- FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes; used off-label for weight management when appropriate
Ozempic is not FDA-approved for weight loss. When prescribed for weight management, it’s used off-label based on your physician’s clinical judgment. Prescription required after an online consultation. Not appropriate for everyone; see full safety information below.
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About ozempic
What Ozempic is, and how it works
Once weekly
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable prescription medicine FDA-approved to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Some physicians also prescribe it off-label to support weight management, based on clinical judgment and a patient's individual profile.
How does it work?
Ozempic belongs to a class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists. It mimics a hormone your body already produces; helping regulate blood sugar, slowing how quickly food leaves your stomach, and acting on the same pathways your body uses to signal fullness. That's part of why weight-related changes are common for people taking it, even when prescribed for its approved use.
Who is it for?
Many patients come to us specifically interested in weight management, and Ozempic may be one option your physician considers; whether because blood sugar management is also a priority, or because your physician determines off-label use fits your broader health goals. Either way, your provider reviews your full history before deciding.
How Ozempic can support your weight management goals
Appetite and satiety support
Ozempic acts on the same pathways your body uses to signal fullness, which is why many patients notice changes in appetite.
Slower digestion
Ozempic slows how quickly food leaves your stomach, which can support feeling fuller for longer.
Blood sugar control
FDA-approved to help manage blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, often relevant for patients focused on weight and metabolic health together.
Cardiovascular and kidney protection
Additional FDA-approved benefits for eligible patients with type 2 diabetes.
Important Safety Information about Ozempic
Common side effects
Usually mild, and often improve over time.
Other things to be aware of
Combining Ozempic with certain other diabetes medications may increase the chance of low blood sugar. Rare but serious risks include inflammation of the pancreas and kidney problems.
FDA Boxed Warning
Ozempic carries an FDA boxed warning related to thyroid tumor risk. See full safety information →
Your provider reviews your complete medical history before prescribing, to confirm Ozempic is a safe fit for you.
How your Ozempic dose is set
A general starting schedule. Your provider may adjust it based on how you respond.
Weeks 1–4
0.25 mg
once weekly
Starting dose to help your body adjust to treatment.
Weeks 5–8
0.5 mg
once weekly
A common maintenance dose for many patients.
Week 9 onward
1–2 mg
once weekly
May increase if additional blood sugar control is needed, up to 2 mg.
This is general information only. Your provider sets your actual starting dose and any changes based on your health history and how you respond; not everyone follows this exact timeline.
Three steps,
and you’re on your way
Complete Your Online Form
Tell us your goal, create your account, share your health history, choose your plan, and schedule your consultation, all in one simple online form.
Online Consultation
Meet with a licensed physician who reviews your information and talks through what's right for you.
Get Your Prescription
If appropriate, receive your prescription and medication, plus ongoing support to adjust your plan over time.
What you can expect from us
Licensed Healthcare Providers
Board-certified physicians, licensed in your state, involved at every step.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Built around your weight and health goals, not a standard script.
Ongoing Clinical Support
Regular check-ins to adjust your plan as you go, not a one-time visit.
Honest Guidance
Clear answers about what you’re taking and why, including FDA-approved and off-label use.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ozempic FDA-approved for weight loss?
No. Ozempic is FDA-approved for blood sugar management in adults with type 2 diabetes, plus cardiovascular and kidney-related benefits in appropriate patients. When it’s prescribed for weight management, that’s an off-label use; legal and common, but not the same as an FDA-approved weight-loss treatment. If an FDA-approved weight-loss medication matters to you, Wegovy (same active ingredient, different approved use) may be worth asking about instead.
What does "off-label" mean, and is it safe?
Off-label means a physician prescribes an FDA-approved medication for a use outside its official label, based on their clinical judgment and your individual situation. It’s a normal, legal, and common part of medicine; many widely-used treatments are prescribed off-label every day. Your physician will walk you through the reasoning for your specific case.
What if I'm not eligible for Ozempic?
If your provider determines Ozempic isn’t the right fit, they’ll talk through other options that may be more appropriate for your health profile and goals; you’ll still leave your consultation with a plan.
How is the decision made about whether I get a prescription?
A licensed physician reviews your full health history, current medications, and goals during a real consultation. Medication is prescribed only when it’s clinically appropriate, not automatically.
Ready to see if Ozempic is right for you?
A real consultation with a licensed physician about your weight and health goals, no obligation to continue.
