These medications work by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1. This medication tells the brain that you are full after eating and controls how quickly food moves through the gut, making you feel full sooner and longer. These medications also work to enhance the production of insulin which regulates blood sugar levels. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) also has a bonus component, GIP, which increases your body's sensitivity to insulin.

Injectable weight loss medications including semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are medications that are injected into the skin that can assist with weight loss.

In a clinical trial completed on the medications, those who used tirzepatide at max dose lost an average of 22.5% of their body weight. In a different trial, those on semaglutide lost an average of 13.7%.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and appetite suppression. If nausea becomes too intense, we can add on an anti-emetic (nausea medication) to help.

Other uncommon reactions may include pancreatitis, gallbladder and biliary disease, hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, injection site reactions or infection, kidney disease, thyroid disease and thrombocytopenia.

Yes! It is important to use these medications with continued diet and exercise.

No. You should discontinue the medication at least two months prior to trying to conceive. If you are on these medications and become pregnant you should discontinue and consult your obstetrician.

Yes. The most common is oral contraceptive pills (birth control). The medications have been shown to make oral birth control pills less effective, so it is important to use a back up barrier method such as condoms while taking this medication. Other medications may interact with GLP-1 agonists. Be sure to list all medications you are taking prior to starting the prescription.

To qualify for the medication, you must meet all of the following criteria: At least 18 years of age A BMI of at least 30, or a BMI of at least 27 with one weight related comorbidity (diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.) Non pregnant or planning to become pregnant Have failed at least 6 months of comprehensive lifestyle adjustment (diet, exercise) Non allergic to ingredients in the medications No personal or family history of thyroid cancer nor MEN type 2 No history of type 1 diabetes, pancreatitis or kidney failure

Most of the time, your pharmacy sends a request directly to us to be completed. Please alert us if you need a prior authorization completed. A copy of your insurance card is helpful in this process.

A prior authorization is a process that is completed with your insurance company to assure you will meet the proper qualifications before they will pay for the prescription. Many insurance companies require this for weight loss medications. Feather does complete (1) prior authorization that is included with the service fee. Additional prior authorizations are $20.

If your insurance does not offer coverage, or declines to cover your medications you can: 1) Pay out of pocket for the medications at your pharmacy 2) Try another weight loss medication 3) File an appeal 4) Use the compound pharmacy

No. Feather is a cash only option. We do not accept insurance. You can, however, use your insurance to pay for the medications.

Every insurance policy is different. We recommend checking with your insurance carrier to see if they offer coverage for the medication first. Generally most medicaid and medicare plans do not offer weight loss coverage. Wegovy is the only medication that is FDA approved for weight loss without a diagnosis of diabetes, so the insurance companies are more likely to offer coverage for this.

Feather does not participate in the insurance appeal process, however this is something that you can do through your insurance company.

Out of pocket, these medications typically cost between $900-$1200 per month. We are now using Lilly Direct and Novocare, which offer medications starting at $399 per month.

Yes! If you refer a patient who places an order with Feather, you will receive 15% off your next order.

Feather charges an $99 monthly fee + tax. This does not include medication cost.