Physician Supervised Weight Loss
with Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide)
Fusion is now offering medically supervised weight loss with
SEMAGLUTIDE/OZEMPIC® and TIRZEPATIDE/MOUNJARO®
The obesity epidemic is a public health concern, warranting pharmacological treatments for weight management. Obesity can adversely affect physical and mental health and reduce health-related quality of life. Common complications of obesity include cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases(like type 2 diabetes), mechanical dysfunction (like musculoskeletal disorders) and sleep apnea. Lifestyle intervention can often be insufficient in treating obesity alone. Semaglutide and tirzepatide promote weight loss by reducing energy intake, increasing satiety, and reducing hunger while enhancing glycemic control.
Occasionally, these medications can cause side effects like nausea or muscle loss. In those situations, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Section 503A, allows us to compound medications on a patient-specific basis. For a compounded drug to fall within the scope of Section 503A, the following conditions must be met:
- Prescription Requirement: The drug must be compounded by a licensed pharmacist or physician based on an individual patient prescription.
- Limitations on Bulk Drug Substances: The active ingredients must comply with the FDA’s list of approved substances and cannot be withdrawn or removed from the market for safety reasons.
- Restrictions on Compounding: The compounded drug cannot be a copy of a commercially available FDA-approved product unless there is a documented clinical need for the compounded version.
- Adherence to USP Standards: The compounded formulation must comply with the quality and sterility standards set forth by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) or National Formulary.
The statute further states that “the term ‘essentially a copy of a commercially available drug product’ does not include a drug product in which there is a change, made for an identified individual patient, which produces for that patient a significant difference, as determined by the prescribing practitioner, between the compounded drug and the comparable commercially available drug.
If you have experienced side-effects from these medications, we will work with you to personalize a treatment plan that reduces the risks of side effects while providing the benefits of this class of medications. Dr. Rath is aware that every patient has a diverse set of aesthetic and health-related goals for their weight loss experience. With this in mind, Dr. Rath will carefully customize a safe, yet effective weight loss treatment plan to target your specific weight loss objectives and health requirements. Your treatment program may include visits with a nutritionist to examine your diet and create room for improvement, discussions on how to start or improve an exercise routine, body scanning to examine body composition, and adding peptides and supplements to help with long-term improvements. Your MD supervised weight loss program will not only enable you to improve the appearance of your body, it will also help to enhance your overall well-being, promote better physical health, and minimize your risk of developing many chronic health conditions associated with obesity.
Our approach to medicine
Dr. Rath understands the importance of individual customization when designing a successful weight loss program. He eschews the “cookie cutter” approach of traditional weight loss plans, and instead takes the necessary time to listen to your aesthetic and health-related objectives before creating a medically supervised weight loss program that is tailored to efficiently help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Dr. Rath and his professionally trained staff have worked hard to create a warm, welcoming office environment, where you will feel comfortable and supported throughout your weight loss experience. If you have been struggling to lose weight on your own, and are interested in learning more about our medically supervised weight loss programs, contact our office today. We look forward to speaking with you and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Rath.
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