Seaside Family Medicine is happy to offer a GLP-1 injection weight loss program. Unlike some programs, our injections are from an FDA designated 503b sterile compounding pharmacy. This means the active ingredient injected is held to the highest safety standards.
Patients must complete a consultation appointment to ensure they are a candidate for the program. Completing an appointment does not guarantee an injection and refund will not be provided for the cost of the consult if you are not deemed a candidate. See below for more info on who qualifies.
Our program requires an initial visit and monthly check ins with the medical provider. Prices starting at $250/month
The GLP1 family of medications. It works to decrease blood sugar and at higher doses, it works on receptors in the brain to suppress appetite. GLP 1s, in combination with an improved diet and increased exercise, can lead to weight loss of up to 15% of body weight.
See a list of GLP1s here: GLP1 Examples
Learn more by reading the FAQs
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The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea and constipation.
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It takes approximately 8-12 weeks to start noticing results with some patients seeing results earlier.
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Our program requires an initial visit with a medical provider to make sure you are a candidate for GLPs1s.
You are seen monthly for check ins and once you are on a dose that is working for you, you will be seen every three months.
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If you are not comfortable injecting yourself, you are more than welcome to come in weekly for an injection with one of our staff at no additional cost.
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The cost of the program depends on which medication you chose: tirzepatide ($300/month to $625/month) or semaglutide ($250/month to $450/month).
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Forms of payment excepted include cash, credit or CareCredit. This program is not billed through insurance.
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To be a candidate for the program you must have a BMI of 27 or higher with one or more weight related conditions OR a BMI of 30+
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If you do not meet the qualifications for the program your medical provider will discuss with you any other alternatives that may be a good fit including, but not limited to, qsymia, phentermine, contrave ect.