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Compounded Semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient that has helped thousands of people lose and maintain weight loss in combination with diet and exercise. Nimbus specializes in compounded medications.

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Your provider will make a treatment recommendation based on your medical history and overall health after the completion of a telehealth consult.

Weekly injections

Compounded Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is the active ingredient that has helped thousands of people lose and maintain weight loss in combination with diet and exercise. Nimbus specializes in compounded medications.

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Your provider will make a treatment recommendation based on your medical history and overall health after the completion of a telehealth consult.

Our Quality and Safety Practices

At Nimbus Healthcare, we prioritize the quality and safety of our compounded medications. We partner with a registered and certified third-party laboratory to conduct thorough quality control checks on every batch of compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide prescribed to our patients. Our rigorous testing protocol focuses on four essential characteristics to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

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Lose up to 15% of your body weight with GLP-1 medication

Average weight loss is based on research in people without diabetes who used GLP-1 medication, along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, over 68 weeks. View study.

How It Works

Complete an intake form and a provider will contact you in 24-48 hours if you qualify

Step 1

Click “Get Started” to submit an intake form and medical history

Step 2

If you qualify, a physician will reach out with a treatment recommendation in 24-48 hours

Step 3

Get your personalized GLP-1 prescription shipped to your door

Benefits you deserve at prices that make sense

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Why Nimbus? Competition
No consult charge
No 12-month commitment
Medications starting at $249/month

What is GLP-1?

GLP-1 is a hormone released by the intestines in response to food to aid in glucose metabolism and satiety (feeling full after a meal). GLP-1 decreases the rate at which food empties from the stomach, which reduces calorie intake and promotes weight loss. GLP-1 medications mimick the effects of the bodies own GLP-1 to promote weight loss.

How do GLP-1 Medications like WeightWise RX™ help me lose weight?

Reduce hunger

GLP-1s help curb food cravings by suppressing appetite

Stabilize blood sugar

GLP-1s improve insulin sensitivity

Slow stomach emptying

GLP-1s slow digestion to make you feel full longer after meals

*Note: Not everyone is eligible for GLP-1 medication. Read more about GLP-1 eligibility in our FAQ.

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Get the right tools to monitor and treat weight-related conditions

Obesity increases the risk for other serious health conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes (or prediabetes).

That’s why our WeightWise RX™ program includes a quarterly at-home lab test option* to routinely monitor your metabolic markers.

*At-home lab tests are not available to NY residents due to state regulation of laboratory testing.

Prefer no needles? Introducing NimCore™ -- an oral Semaglutide medication

GLP-1 medications are helping tons of people achieve their weight loss goals when combined with a healthy diet and exercise. WeightWise RX™ has helped thousands of people lose up to 20 pounds, but for some people, injecting medication is a deal breaker so Nimbus is pleased to announce a new prescription called NimCore™. NimCore™ is an oral form of the popular GLP-1 medication Semaglutide. If you prefer to go needle-free, this dropper-based solution might be exactly what you're looking for. Get started on looking and feeling better today!

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Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Virtual care for WeightWise RX™ involves ongoing asynchronous visits with a healthcare provider. First a provider will review your medical history and lifestyle assessment to determine if you are a candidate for the WeightWise RX™ program. If you are a candidate then your provider will reach out to you with your treatment plan. After completing your initial dose of medication, a new health questionnaire will be provided in order for your provider to review your progress, assess your medication tolerance and adjust and prescribe your next dosage.

Semaglutide is a peptide medication that belongs to a class called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists. GLP-1 is a hormone released by the intestines in response to food to aid in glucose metabolism and satiety (feeling full after a meal). GLP-1 decreases the rate at which food empties from the stomach, which reduces calorie intake and promotes weight loss.^1 The body clears GLP-1 made by the intestinal cells within minutes.^2 Semaglutide is given as a weekly injection and maintains elevated levels of GLP-1 for seven days.^3

1 Prasad-Reddy L, Isaacs D. A clinical review of GLP-1 receptor agonists: efficacy and safety indiabetes and beyond. Drugs Context. 2015;4:212283. Published 2015 Jul 9. doi:10.7573/dic.212283

2 Gupta V. Glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues: an overview. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2013;17(3):413–21.

3 Ozempic (semaglutide) [prescribing information]. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc; October 2022.

While prescriptions are not guaranteed for all patients, you may be eligible for a prescription for weight loss medication if you are over 18 years of age and your healthcare provider determines that you meet certain criteria, such as weight and specific associated health conditions.

You may not be eligible for a GLP-1 prescription if you meet any of the following criteria:

  • Currently pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant in the next year
  • Family or personal history of medullary thyroid cancer
  • Personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
  • Active eating disorder or history of eating disorder (bulimia, anorexia, etc.)
  • Currently being treated for cancer
  • Active drug or alcohol misuse
  • Suicidal thoughts or past attempts
  • Mental health disorders (bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, etc.)
  • Current or previous history of pancreatitis
  • Bariatric surgery (within the last 18 months)
  • Heart attack (within the last 12 months)
  • Heart failure
  • Organ transplant or immunosuppressive therapy
  • Severe gastrointestinal diseases such as gastroparesis and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Use of insulin or other medications for diabetes or blood sugar control
  • Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) or tachycardia

The WeightWise RX™ program does not have a monthly fee, only the cost of the prescriptions which starts at $249 per month. This includes ongoing regular virtual consults with a clinician and writing and renewing GLP-1 prescriptions (if applicable).

Compounded GLP-1 medications are not typically covered by insurance, but may be covered by your HSA or FSA plan. If you would like to manually submit a claim to your insurance company, HSA or FSA for reimbursement, we are able to supply receipts for submission. Insurance, HSA or FSA coverage is not guaranteed by Nimbus Healthcare.

Lab testing may be required as part of your states eligibility criteria for WeightWise RX™. Your practitioner will alert you if a blood draw is necessary.

Weight loss results vary depending on your starting weight, medical conditions, lifestyle changes, and type of weight loss medication. Many people who take GLP-1 medications for a 68-week period or longer have reported losing up to 15% of their starting body weight, when combined with healthy lifestyle choices.

If your BMI falls below 27, you may no longer need GLP-1 medications. . In this scenario, your healthcare provider will reevaluate whether you can continue on the program.

At this time, only patients aged 18+ are eligible for WeightWise RX™.

Your licensed board-certified physicians are qualified to prescribe medication, order lab tests, and assess your symptoms and health goals to create a customized care plan for you.

In most cases, you can expect to speak with the same provider. However, this cannot be guaranteed and depends on provider availability.

Our services are HIPAA-compliant and follow privacy guidelines. We use industry-leading technology to ensure your personal information is kept safe and confidential.

WeightWise RX™ subscriptions can be canceled at any time. There are no guarantees for weight loss so no refunds will be issued.

If you have questions, please contact our customer service team at support@nimbushealthcare.com

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