How Does Online Medical Weight Loss Work?

Online medical weight loss is a program where a licensed provider supports your weight loss through a private online process instead of in-office visits. With Weight Loss Agents, you take a 5-minute online assessment, choose a GLP-1 medication, format and plan, and a licensed provider reviews that choice. If it's prescribed, a licensed U.S. pharmacy ships it to your door.

The goal is to help you feel healthier and get back to the things you want to do, with real medical support that fits into your day. Here's how each step works.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss means working on your weight with the support of a licensed provider rather than on your own. It can include prescription medication, regular check-ins and a care team you can message when questions come up.

It's also about more than the number on the scale. Many people come to medical weight loss because they want more energy, to move more easily, or to feel more like themselves again.

Many programs today focus on GLP-1 medications. At Weight Loss Agents, you can choose between semaglutide and tirzepatide, each available in injection and needle-free options. To learn more about this type of treatment, read our explainer on why people choose GLP-1 medication.

How does the online assessment work?

Everything starts with a short online assessment that takes about 5 minutes. You'll answer questions about your health history and your goals, from any device, whenever it suits you.

Take your time with each answer. The more complete your health history is, the easier it is for the provider to review your request. You can use a phone, tablet or computer, and you don't need anything special to begin.

During the assessment you choose the medication, the format and the plan that you'd like. There's no need to book an appointment or sit in a waiting room to get started.

Who reviews my request?

A licensed provider reviews your assessment and the treatment you chose. The provider then approves or declines that request based on your health history.

• When you check out, your card is authorized, not charged.
• If your request is approved, your card is charged and your order moves forward.
• If it's declined, you aren't charged.

A few states need a live video visit with a provider before approval. If you live in one of them, we'll help you schedule it.

How is the medication delivered?

Once your request is approved, a licensed U.S. pharmacy prepares your medication and ships it to your door. You don't need to pick anything up or visit a clinic.

If you'll be traveling or need more time before your next order, you can skip or delay a shipment from the Patient Portal.

You'll get updates as your order moves along, and you can track everything from your account.

What support do I get after I start?

Medical weight loss works best as an ongoing partnership, not a one-time visit. After you start, the Patient Portal is your home base:

• Complete regular check-ins so your care team can see how things are going
• Send messages to your care team whenever you have a question
• Request treatment changes as your needs change
• Manage your shipments and your plan in one place

Your check-ins build a running record of how you're doing, so your care team has the full picture when you reach out. That ongoing support is what makes it medical weight loss rather than a one-time purchase.

Your health information is kept private and is HIPAA protected throughout.

How much does online medical weight loss cost?

There's no insurance required and there are no membership fees. Semaglutide starts from $93/mo and tirzepatide starts from $133/mo, depending on the format and plan you choose. You'll see the full price for each option before you check out. You can see every option on our weight loss medicine page.

Before you begin any treatment, it's a good idea to read our treatment risks information so you know what to discuss with your provider.

Getting started takes just a few minutes. You answer the assessment, pick the option that feels right for you, and a licensed provider takes it from there.

When you're ready, take the 5-minute online assessment to see your options.