Nycole Cox
APRN · LocumTele
Licensed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NM, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA
Vitality Weight Start
Weight carePrescription onlyCompounded
$309/month
Billed monthly
Fewer cravings. Fullness arrives sooner.
- Online visit included
- Discreet shipping included
- Ongoing provider messaging
You start with a short medical intake. A licensed provider from LocumTele reviews it and decides whether treatment is appropriate for you.
No charge until a licensed provider approves treatment. Not approved = not charged, and nothing ships.
Your plan renews automatically at the price and interval shown until you cancel, and you can cancel any time before your next refill from your account.
Prescription only. Completing an order is not a prescription and does not guarantee one.
Compounded medication. Prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy, under an individual prescription from a licensed provider. Optimal Vitality is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. They are not generic versions of, and are not equivalent or interchangeable with, any FDA-approved brand-name product. Prescription required.
Clinical entity: LocumTele. A licensed provider from LocumTele reviews your intake within 24 to 48 hours and decides whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Important safety information
This weekly injection can cause stomach side effects and, rarely, serious problems with the pancreas, gallbladder or kidneys. It may carry a risk of thyroid tumors.
Do not use if: You or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2; You are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding; You have had pancreatitis; You have had a serious allergic reaction to this type of medicine.
Common side effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea or constipation, Stomach pain, Tiredness.
Read full safety information- Oversight
- Provider monitored
- Plan
- Set by your provider
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Format
- Injection
- Included
- Visit, messaging, shipping
What this is
A once-weekly prescription injection that works with the fullness signals your gut already sends after a meal, so you feel satisfied sooner and cravings quiet down.
Who it may be appropriate for
Adults who have tried to lose weight on their own and want steady, provider-guided support.
Key risks
- Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Gallbladder problems
- Low blood sugar when used with some diabetes medicines
- Dehydration and kidney problems from vomiting or diarrhea
Who should not use it
- You or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2
- You are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
- You have had pancreatitis
- You have had a serious allergic reaction to this type of medicine
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
When to seek care
- Severe stomach pain that does not go away
- A lump or swelling in your neck, or trouble swallowing
- Signs of an allergic reaction
- Fast heartbeat, or vision changes
Interactions
Tell your provider about all medicines, especially insulin or other diabetes medicines. This medicine slows digestion and can change how oral medicines are absorbed.
Your care, step by step.
Intake
Answer a short online health intake on your own time. Individual results vary.
Provider review
A licensed provider reviews your answers and decides whether treatment is appropriate. Individual results vary.
Check-ins and adjustments
Your provider checks in and adjusts your plan as you go. Individual results vary.
Generic vs provider-guided.
Going it alone
- No review of your health history
- No one to ask when questions come up
- Guesswork when things change
With a licensed provider
- Your intake reviewed before any prescription
- Ongoing messaging with your care team
- A plan adjusted to how you respond
Real providers. Real care.
Ianina Metcalf
FNP · LocumTele
Licensed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WY
Michael Gype
PA · LocumTele
Licensed in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA
Rachel Velasquez
NP · LocumTele
Licensed in IN, KY, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV
About Vitality Weight Start
Who prescribes it?
A licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant from LocumTele, licensed in your state, reviews your intake and decides whether a prescription is appropriate. If prescribed, your medication is dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed pharmacy, and shipped to you discreetly.
When will it ship?
If a licensed provider approves treatment, your prescription goes to VSDH, a state-licensed pharmacy, which prepares it and ships it discreetly with tracking.
What is it?
A once-weekly prescription injection that works with the fullness signals your gut already sends after a meal, so you feel satisfied sooner and cravings quiet down.
Who is it for?
Adults who have tried to lose weight on their own and want steady, provider-guided support.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. This is a prescription product and is only available if a licensed provider determines it is appropriate for you.
How is my plan decided?
Your licensed provider sets your plan based on your intake and adjusts it at check-ins.
What's included?
Weekly injection plan, Supplies for at-home use, Provider review and plan, Ongoing check-ins and messaging. Shipping is included.
How do billing and renewal work?
$309 billed monthly. Your plan renews automatically at the price and interval shown until you cancel, and you can cancel any time before your next refill from your account.
What if I'm not approved?
No charge until a licensed provider approves treatment. Not approved = not charged, and nothing ships.
Care that fits into real life.
Simple steps, plain language, and a licensed provider who decides what's right for you.
- 01
Complete your online visit
Answer a short health intake from home. No waiting room.
- 02
A licensed provider reviews it
A licensed provider from LocumTele reviews your intake within 24 to 48 hours and decides whether treatment is appropriate.
- 03
If approved, it ships to you
Your prescription is dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed pharmacy, and shipped discreetly. No charge unless you're approved.
- 04
Ongoing care
Check-ins and messaging with your provider, with no new visit fee.
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