Medications we prescribe

Weight loss medications can help you lose 21% of your body weight when paired with lifestyle change
GLP-1 medications
Non-GLP-1 medications

Meds that we offer

These miracle drugs have transformed weight loss, resulting in significant weight loss with minimal side effects.

Semaglutide

Ozempic® (for diabetes)
‍Wegovy® (for weight loss)

Taken weekly

15% average weight loss in 1 year1

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Tirzepatide

Mounjaro® (for diabetes)
Zepbound® (for weight loss)

Taken weekly

21% average weight loss in 1 year2

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Liraglutide

Victoza® (for diabetes)
Saxenda® (for weight loss)

Taken daily

10% average weight loss in 1 year3

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  1. Step 1 trial - Wilding et al (2021) Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity, New England Journal of Medicine
  1. ‍Surmount 1 trial - Jastreboff et al (2022) Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity, New England Journal of Medicine
  1. ‍SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes trial - Sunyer et al (2015) A Randomized, Controlled Trial of 3.0 mg of Liraglutide in Weight Management, New England Journal of Medicine

Meds that we offer

These foundational meds set the stage for weight loss and have been safely used for years

Orlistat

Alli®
Xenical ®

Taken three times daily

3% weight loss at 1 year1

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Bupropion / Naltrexone

Contrave®

Taken twice daily

6.1% weight loss at 1 year2

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Metformin

Glucophage®,
Glumetza®

Taken twice daily

4-5 lb weight loss at 1 year3

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  1. Finer et al. One-year treatment of obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study of orlistat, a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2000 Mar
  1. Greenway et al. Effect of naltrexone plus bupropion on weight loss in overweight and obese adults (COR-I): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2010 Aug
  1. Seifarth et al. Effectiveness of metformin on weight loss in non-diabetic individuals with obesity. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2013 Jan

How do GLP-1 medications work?

GLP-1 medications work by regulating appetite and digestion so that you consume fewer calories.

Reduce appetite and hunger

Slow stomach emptying

Trigger insulin from your pancreas

Reduce glucagon from your pancreas

Benefits of GLP-1 medications

GLP-1 medications have a myriad of health benefits, including preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more

Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke

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Lower blood pressure

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Improve cholesterol & blood sugar control

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How we prescribe medications

Most of our patients are able to get medications within a week of their first visit with us
Pre-visit: After you sign up, you will complete a comprehensive intake form helping us understand your weight history
First visit: Your Shapely provider will create a personalized weight-loss plan with you, including labs (if needed) and medications
Follow-up: Meet regularly with your provider to monitor, adjust doses, and track progress. Questions? Chat with your provider in our app any time.
Get meds: We assist in getting meds covered by insurance. If not covered, get them affordably with our accessibility program

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What are compounded medications?

Shapely offers compounded medications as a safe and effective alternative to branded meds for a fraction of the cost.
Shapely offers compounded semaglutide (same as Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (same as Mounjaro and Zepbound)
Compounded medications have the same active ingredient as branded versions and are approved for use by the FDA during medication shortages
We partner with rigorously vetted 503A certified pharmacies whose medications have the same results as branded options