GLP-1 Weight Loss FAQ

Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, a compounded oral (pill) option, and branded options for comparison like Wegovy and Zepbound. Each medication page shows doses, pharmacy options, and current pricing.

• Compounded semaglutide
• Compounded tirzepatide
• Oral GLP-1
• Wegovy
• Zepbound

Branded medications like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved and made by the manufacturer. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are made to order by licensed, FDA-regulated compounding pharmacies; the compounded formulations are not themselves FDA-approved and are prescribed off-label. Compounded options are usually the lower-cost path.

Both are in the GLP-1 family; tirzepatide also acts on a second gut hormone (GIP). The better fit depends on your history, goals, and how well you tolerate the medication. Your physician helps you decide.

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We offer both injectable GLP-1s, the most common form, and an oral option. Your physician recommends a form based on your needs and preferences.

• Oral GLP-1 option

Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and share active ingredients with Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). Temi focuses on weight-loss care and offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus branded Wegovy and Zepbound.

They mimic gut hormones that curb appetite and slow how fast your stomach empties, so you feel full sooner and eat less. Results vary from person to person and are strongest alongside changes to nutrition and activity, with regular clinical follow-up.

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Adults (18+) seeking weight management who meet clinical criteria after a health review. The quiz and online visit screen for eligibility, and a physician makes the final call.

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Take the free quiz. It is the first of two checks: qualifying lets you check out, and a licensed physician separately reviews and approves the actual prescription.

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First, an automated qualification step gates checkout. Second, a licensed physician's approval gates the medication charge — your card is not charged for the medication until a physician approves your prescription.

Hard stops include being under 18, a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, being in a state we do not serve, or needing a controlled substance. The health screen also flags other contraindications a physician will weigh.

We tell you why and, where we can, point you to alternatives you may be eligible for. If a physician declines after checkout, your medication is never charged, and non-members are refunded the $48 prescription fee.

Most U.S. states. A few are excluded because of state telemedicine rules — for example, Arkansas and North Carolina. The quiz confirms availability where you are.

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You can join the waitlist. We never ship a medication to a state we do not operate in — ship-to is blocked — so you are never charged for something you cannot receive.

You need to be physically in a state we serve when you complete your visit. If you move, tell us so we can confirm we cover your new state.

Temi Care membership is $139/year. Members skip the per-prescription fee and the non-member surcharge. Non-members pay $48 per prescription plus a 5% surcharge on the medication. Temi is cash-pay — we do not bill insurance.

Doctor-led GLP-1 care, prescription review and follow-up, and member pricing on medications — no per-prescription fee and no 5% surcharge. Members and non-members get the same portal, care, and support; the difference is price.

It depends on the medication, dose, and pharmacy you pick — each medication page lists current pricing. We price cost-plus with a markup ceiling of 15%, because our revenue is clinical care, not drug margin.

• Compounded semaglutide pricing
• Compounded tirzepatide pricing

We securely capture your card at checkout. The first charge is your membership ($139) or, for non-members, the $48 prescription fee. The medication is a separate charge made only after a physician approves your prescription — the non-member 5% surcharge applies to that medication charge.

If a physician declines your prescription, the medication is never charged. Non-members are refunded the $48 prescription fee. A membership you purchased stays active for the year.

No — Temi is cash-pay only. Skipping insurance billing keeps pricing transparent and predictable, with no surprise bills or copay confusion.

Yes. If you find a qualifying lower price, our price-match guarantee has you covered.

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A licensed physician. Temi's founding clinician is Kevin Brandstetter, MD, an emergency physician with more than 17 years of experience, who leads our clinical care.

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Once a physician approves, your prescription is sent electronically to the pharmacy you chose, and that pharmacy ships your medication to you.

GLP-1 doses step up gradually. Temi uses reply-gated escalation: we will not authorize your next dose until you reply to a check-in about how you are doing. No reply means no automatic increase — a deliberate safety step.

Yes. We check in as you progress, adjust your plan when needed, and you can message your care team anytime through the patient portal.

Call or text +1 (855) 554-3030, email [email protected], or use in-app chat. We aim to respond within 24 hours, and support is available 24/7.

GLP-1s are widely used and well studied, but like any medication they carry risks. A physician reviews your health history before prescribing, and we monitor you with reply-gated dosing and regular check-ins.

The most common are gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach discomfort. They are usually mild, tend to show up early, and often ease as your body adjusts. Tell your care team if symptoms are hard to manage.

If you have severe abdominal pain or cannot keep fluids down, seek in-person or emergency care right away, then let your care team know. Do not wait on a message reply for symptoms like these.

Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are prepared by state-licensed, FDA-regulated compounding pharmacies. They are not FDA-approved products and are prescribed off-label, so your physician reviews the informed-consent details with you before you start.

For many people, yes. You complete a detailed health history and an optional video exam, a physician reviews it, and we follow up on a schedule. Anything urgent belongs in in-person care.

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Yes. We protect your information and follow the privacy laws that apply to us, including California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule, and CCPA/CPRA.

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At our cash-pay launch, Temi's medical practice is not a HIPAA 'covered entity,' because we do not bill insurance or run those standard health-care transactions. We still safeguard your data under CMIA, the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule, and CCPA/CPRA — and we would reassess HIPAA if that ever changes.

Only the clinicians involved in your care and the essential staff who keep your orders and account running.

No. We never sell your personal or health information.