Medically reviewed by Timothy W. Mackey, D.O. · Last reviewed: August 2026. Physician bio
GLP-1 medicines are a class of prescription treatments that act on appetite and blood-sugar pathways. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 option commonly associated with Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Rybelsus®. At NovaGenix it is discussed only after Timothy Mackey, D.O. reviews your history and current medications.
This page does not determine eligibility and is not a prescription. Brand-name or compounded options are considered only when medically appropriate and legally available.
Published labeling for semaglutide products used in weight management generally focuses on adults with obesity, or adults who are overweight with a weight-related condition, after a clinician decides treatment is appropriate. That is a starting point, not a promise that every visitor qualifies.
Dr. Mackey also looks at other medicines you take, prior reactions to GLP-1 therapy, and whether a different plan—or no medication—is safer.
People with certain thyroid tumor histories, a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2, prior serious reaction to the drug, or pregnancy-related plans often need a different approach. Gastrointestinal disease, pancreatitis history, and other conditions can also change the decision. Only an evaluation can sort that out. See the FDA announcement on Wegovy (semaglutide) and current prescribing information.
Labs are not automatic for every patient. When they are indicated, they help the physician see metabolic and safety markers before or during treatment. If labs are required, NovaGenix can help you obtain them.
If a medication is recommended, follow-up is used to watch tolerability, dose changes when appropriate, and whether the plan still fits. In-office and telehealth visits are available after the physician has what he needs. Individual results vary. No clinic can guarantee a number of pounds lost.
Pricing depends on whether a brand-name or legally available compounded option is used, dose, and how follow-up is structured. Ask for current figures on the free phone consult. Do not assume insurance coverage.