Be an Informed Patient
- What is your experience with GLP-1 medications?
- Do you offer both brand-name and compounded options?
- What is the total monthly cost including medication, visits, and labs?
- How often will I see you? In-person or virtual?
- What lab work do you require? Is it covered by insurance?
- What happens if I experience side effects?
- What is your approach to maintenance after reaching goal weight?
- Do you offer nutritional counseling and lifestyle support?
- What is your cancellation/refund policy?
- Can you provide patient references or testimonials?
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The short version
- Patients should ask a provider about their specific experience with GLP-1 medications before committing to a treatment plan.
- Ask whether the practice offers both brand-name and compounded options, since cost and insurance coverage differ widely between them.
- The total monthly cost question should include medication, visits, and labs rather than just the drug price alone.
- Patients should ask how often they will be seen during treatment and whether visits are in person or virtual.
- Patients should ask what lab work the provider requires and whether that lab work is covered by insurance.
- Other questions cover the approach to maintenance after goal weight, nutritional counseling and lifestyle support, and the cancellation or refund policy.
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