Most patients who book a GLP-1 consultation at Prema have already done their reading. They’ve heard about Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®. They know compounded options exist. What they want from us is a real evaluation by a real clinician, in person, in Beachwood. That’s the visit.
Before you arrive
You’ll fill out a digital intake the day you book. Medical history, current medications, weight history, goals, and a short consent. We use this to flag anything that needs labs or a deeper conversation before we talk about a prescription.
What to bring
- Your insurance card, if you’d like us to check coverage on FDA-approved branded options.
- A list of current medications and supplements.
- Recent labs, if you have them. We can also order what we need.
The clinician evaluation
This is the appointment. A licensed Ohio physician or our supervised clinical staff sit down with you, review your history, and have a real conversation about whether GLP-1 medication is appropriate for your situation. We talk about your goals, your timeline, and the trade-offs between compounded GLP-1 and FDA-approved branded options. For patients exploring physician-supervised weight loss for the first time, this conversation is where the real work begins.
If a GLP-1 isn’t the right fit for you today, we’ll say so. The evaluation isn’t a sales call.
Labs and screening
If labs aren’t current, we’ll either draw them in clinic or send you to a partner lab. The standard panel screens for the things you’d expect: thyroid markers, A1C, lipid panel, kidney function. The goal is a complete picture, not paperwork for paperwork’s sake.
The prescription, if appropriate
If a GLP-1 is clinically appropriate, we’ll discuss the two membership tiers and which one matches your situation. As a dedicated GLP-1 weight loss clinic, we include medication, visits, dose adjustments, and follow-up in the membership — no hidden add-ons. We dose conservatively at the start, follow up frequently in the first month, and adjust based on how you’re tolerating it.
Patients who have previously looked into an Ozempic® consultation or a Wegovy® consultation elsewhere are welcome to bring those records; we’ll review them as part of your intake and factor them into the clinical conversation.
Important safety information
GLP-1 receptor agonists carry an FDA boxed warning regarding the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Treatment is not appropriate for every patient. Individual results vary. Compounded products have not been approved by the FDA, which does not verify their safety, effectiveness, or quality. Read the full Important Safety Information on our weight loss page.
The follow-up
This is what we think we do better than telehealth-only options. You’ll have a follow-up scheduled before you leave the first appointment. In-person, virtual, or hybrid, your choice. We see you back. For those considering a medical weight loss consultation that doesn’t end at the prescription pad, that follow-up structure is the difference. The shot is a tool, not the whole plan.