Who Qualifies for GLP-1 Treatment

Qualification for GLP-1 treatment is a clinical decision. Marketing pages cannot guarantee approval; your provider applies evidence-based criteria to protect your safety.

BMI guidelines (general)

• BMI ≥ 30, or
• BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related comorbidity (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea)

Individual thresholds may vary based on state rules and clinical judgment.

Common contraindications

• Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• History of pancreatitis (case-by-case)
• Concurrent use of certain medications (reviewed in intake)

Quick checklist

• ☐ Adult seeking medically supervised weight loss
• ☐ Completed honest medical history
• ☐ No disqualifying conditions per provider review
• ☐ Understand compounded vs. brand-name options