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
- The article offers 10 questions to ask a weight-loss provider before committing, beginning with the provider's experience with GLP-1 medications.
- It recommends asking whether the provider offers both brand-name and compounded options, since the two differ sharply in cost and coverage.
- It recommends asking the total monthly cost including medication, visits, and labs rather than just the drug price.
- Patients should ask how often they will see the provider and whether visits are in-person or virtual, which affects the total monthly cost.
- The article advises asking what lab work the provider requires and whether that lab work is covered by insurance.
- Other recommended questions cover side-effect management, maintenance after reaching goal weight, nutritional counseling, and the cancellation and refund policy.
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