Ozempic® (semaglutide) prescription available online 

Ozempic® is a type 2 diabetes drug. If you have type 2 diabetes, a BMI of at least 27, and are struggling with weight loss, speak with one of our trusted, board-certified physicians online to discuss your health concerns and start the evaluation process for Ozempic®. This would include discussing your medical history and current medication and ordering baseline tests and studies to determine if you qualify for an Ozempic® prescription.

While Ozempic® is not specifically for weight loss, Ozempic’s® ingredient semaglutide was approved for weight management by the FDA in 2021. This branding of semaglutide has been named Wegovy®. If you're considering a Wegovy® prescription online, our board-certified doctors can provide valuable insights into how it may be beneficial for you.

Wegovy® and Saxenda® are type 2 diabetes medications that are extremely effective for weight loss. They have now been approved for weight loss only without type 2 diabetes. Speak to one of our trusted, board-certified doctors about how Wegovy® and Saxenda® could be right for you.

If you're seeking support on your weight management journey, Ozempic® Health Coaching provides tailored guidance. Their diabetes health coach sessions are designed to steer, assist, and inspire you toward achieving diabetes goals.

If you qualify for an Ozempic® prescription and the drug is included in your insurance plan’s formulary, your monthly cost may vary.  Without insurance, depending on your pharmacy, Ozempic® costs around $949 for 2 mg/3 mL injectable solution (price may vary depending on dose).

Many branded type 2 diabetes and weight loss medications require prior authorization in order for insurance to cover the cost. Your PlushCare physician and care team will reach out to your insurer on your behalf, and this process can take several business days. If you are denied the prior authorization or do not have health insurance, you may still purchase the medication at the full cash price. It is important to note that a type 2 diabetes diagnosis is usually required for insurance approval of this medication.

Although only FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic® may help with weight loss. Results vary in adult patients with Ozempic®. Some people lost weight quickly in the trials; for others, it may take more time to lose weight. Ozempic® has been shown to help individuals with type 2 diabetes lose body weight in a safe, long-term, and healthy way. One of our top-rated, board-certified doctors will help you with dosages of Ozempic® and might recommend slowly increasing dosage over time to maximize results.

The speed at which you lose weight is largely influenced by the amount of lifestyle changes you are able to make: there is no magic weight loss drug on the market. It’s important to remember that weight loss takes time, and you’ll have the best results if you use Ozempic® in combination with exercise and a healthy diet.

Ozempic® is not a weight loss drug. Ozempic® may be able to help patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight. How much weight you can lose with Ozempic® depends on what dosage you are taking, and for how long. In clinical trials, it took 68 weeks for the average study participant to lose 33 pounds.

It is important to note that these studies were done with lower doses of Ozempic® (1 mg and 0.5 mg) but that as of March 2022, Ozempic® has been FDA-approved to use at higher doses as well (up to 2 mg weekly).  It isn’t clear if higher doses will lead to more weight loss.  While these results were dramatic, it is critical to know that the drug must be used in conjunction with diet and exercise: no drug can cause weight loss entirely on its own. Always talk to your doctor about your weight loss goals to establish realistic and healthy health plans, and make sure to include any relevant personal or family history when it comes to high blood pressure or obesity treatment.

Ozempic® is only FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Based on clinical trials completed, Ozempic® is an effective drug when it comes to helping individuals with type 2 diabetes achieve weight loss when it is part of a lifestyle change program. In a one-year clinical trial done by the makers of Ozempic®:

• People who weighed 197 pounds on average who took a 1mg dose of Ozempic® lost 12 pounds on average.

• People who weighed 198 pounds on average who took a 0.5mg dose of Ozempic® lost 9 pounds on average.

A newer study published in 2021 concluded that “in participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide (Ozempic®) once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.” The results of the clinical trials showed that in 1961 adult patients, the mean weight loss in 68 weeks was:

• 15.3 kg (33.1 lbs) with 2.4 mg of semaglutide (Ozempic®) weekly

• 2.6 kg (5.1 lbs) with placebo

To refill your Ozempic® prescription, book a virtual appointment with one of our top rated board-certified doctors. After reviewing your symptoms, ordering any necessary lab work or evaluations, and assessing your results, your doctor can send an electronic prescription to your local pharmacy.

Avoid taking Ozempic® if you have certain medical conditions, such as:

• A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

• Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

• Type 1 diabetes

• Pancreatitis

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Kidney disease