Wegovy (Semaglutide) in Austin, TX | Online Prescribing | TeleSlim Clinic
Wegovy (Semaglutide) in Austin, TX: Online Prescribing by a Texas-Licensed Physician
Wegovy (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved prescription medicine for chronic weight management, given as a once-weekly injection (a GLP-1 receptor agonist). Through TeleSlim Clinic, adults in Austin and across the Austin metro area and Central Texas can see a Texas-licensed, board-certified physician by video to learn whether Wegovy is appropriate for them. No clinic drive is needed.
At a glance
- Form: a once-weekly injection (a GLP-1 receptor agonist)
- Who it is for: Adults 18+ with obesity (BMI 30+), or BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition, used with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity. Wegovy is also approved to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) in adults with established cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight.
- Typical dosing: Treatment starts at 0.25 mg once weekly and is increased about every 4 weeks as tolerated, up to a maintenance dose of 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg weekly.
- Your physician: Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, licensed in Texas
- Visit cost: $99 initial consultation, then $99 per month for physician follow-up
How Wegovy care works with TeleSlim Clinic in Austin
- Book a video visit. Complete a short health history, then meet Dr. Alatassi from home.
- Get a medical evaluation. She reviews your history, current medicines and goals to decide whether Wegovy or another option fits.
- Prescription to your pharmacy. If a medication is appropriate, your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose, such as H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or Costco. TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication and does not offer compounded GLP-1 medications.
- Follow up monthly. Dose changes, side effect management, nutrition and activity guidance continue through monthly visits.
What Wegovy costs without insurance
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay: $99 for the first consultation and $99 per month for follow-up, with lower per-month rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans (see our cost guide for Austin). The medication itself is a separate cost paid at the pharmacy or through manufacturer programs. Cash prices for weight-loss medications typically run about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose, and they change over time, so ask your pharmacy for the current price. We can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement; reimbursement is not guaranteed. Read more about insurance and weight loss medication in Austin.
Important safety information
Boxed warning: Semaglutide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents. It is not known whether Wegovy causes thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in people. Do not use Wegovy if you or a family member has had MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are allergic to semaglutide.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache and fatigue. Serious risks can include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar when used with certain diabetes medicines, kidney problems from dehydration, changes in vision for people with diabetes, and allergic reactions. Wegovy is not for use in pregnancy. Results vary from person to person. Please read the full Wegovy prescribing information and discuss your own risks with your physician.
Compare your options
Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are both weekly injections. Wegovy also comes as a daily pill, covered on our oral Wegovy page. See all options on our weight loss medications in Austin page.
Wegovy questions from Austin patients
Can I get a Wegovy prescription online in Texas?
If a Texas-licensed physician determines Wegovy is medically appropriate after a video visit, a prescription can be sent to your pharmacy. Not everyone qualifies.
Does TeleSlim Clinic sell Wegovy?
No. We do not dispense medication. Your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose.
Do you offer compounded versions?
No. TeleSlim Clinic prescribes FDA-approved medications only.
Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?
Both contain semaglutide, but they are different products. Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight management; Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes. Using Ozempic only for weight loss would be off-label, and your physician will explain which medicine fits your situation.
Will insurance cover it?
TeleSlim Clinic does not bill insurance. Medication coverage depends on your plan and pharmacy benefit, so check with your insurer. We can provide a superbill for the visit fee.
Meet your physician
Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP is Chief Medical Officer of TeleSlim Clinic. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is licensed to practice in Texas. All TeleSlim Clinic visits are conducted by video with a board-certified physician.
Request your free consultation to see whether TeleSlim Clinic is a fit for you in Austin.
Looking for a full overview? Read about an online weight loss doctor in Austin.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. Individual results vary.
