Shed It

The Shed It consultation fee includes:

• A monthly consultation with a licensed provider.
• Unlimited support check-ins with the Dr. B team.
• A Letter of Medical Necessity to help you unlock HSA/FSA funds for fitness expenses and program fees.
• Dedicated weekly support emails and articles covering medication guidance, nutrition, movement, mental health and financial education.
• Discounts to fitness and nutrition programs from our selection of elite partners.

The Shed It consultation fee does not include medication costs, blood work costs, or fitness partner memberships or class fees.

Medication costs are determined by the type, brand/form and dosage prescribed each month. Depending on the medication, you may pay your prescription copay at your local pharmacy, a medication fee to a fulfillment pharmacy, or a medication fee to Dr. B. Learn more at our Shed It pricing page.

Required blood work may be paid for with insurance coverage or out-of-pocket.

If you choose to sign up for a fitness membership, gym, studio or live classes and you have an HSA/FSA, the Letter of Medical Necessity we provide (at no additional cost) can unlock your pre-tax funds, so you’ll save on those costs!

Telehealth laws differ by state, so patients in some states are required to have a live phone or video consult with a provider to adhere to their state laws. Other patients may have to do a live consult if a provider needs clarification about answers submitted in the chat consultation to ensure their treatment option is accurate, safe and effective.

Patients can also request a live consult with a provider if they feel they would get extra peace of mind from a bit of face-to-face time.

Patients can also request a provider callback to discuss questions or concerns throughout the program—we’ve included such check-ins in the ongoing care cost!

If approved for prescription weight loss treatment, your monthly price will include a Shed It consultation fee and a medication fee.

The Shed It consultation fee is $145 per month and includes your clinical essentials—consultations, unlimited support check-ins, support tools and more.

The medication fee is determined by the medication type, brand (if applicable) and dosage you’re prescribed each month. If prescribed a brand-name medication, you’ll have the option to pay with insurance coverage or out-of-pocket, which will also affect your cost.

You can get a closer look at costs at our Shed It pricing page.

You will be billed in two parts. The $145 consultation fee will be charged to your account each time you complete a Shed It consultation. If prescribed a compounded medication, your medication fee will be calculated when your provider confirms your medication type/brand and dosage for the month. You must pay the balance of these fees before Dr. B can release your prescription for fulfillment.

If prescribed a brand-name medication, your provider will send the prescription to a pharmacy, and you will pay the fee there directly.

GLP-1 medications are technically called GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. That’s because they mimic the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone naturally made by the body.

GLP-1 slows digestion, so food takes longer to leave your stomach. This can help you feel fuller longer, controlling appetite and reducing calorie consumption. It also encourages the production of insulin, which helps lower and control blood sugar levels. The combination of a reduced appetite and lowered blood sugar levels can help some people eat less and lose weight.

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications include:

• Wegovy®* and Ozempic®* (Semaglutide)
• Zepound®* and Mounjaro®* (Tirzepatide)
• Saxenda®* and Victoza®* (Liraglutide)

*Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, Saxenda® and Victoza® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Our use of these names is for informational purposes only and does not imply any affiliation, endorsement or approval by the trademark holders.

Total weight loss differs for everyone. But most people lose between 5% to 20% of their starting body weight in 1 year while taking injectable GLP-1 medications. That means that if you weigh 200 lb, you could lose between 10 and 40 pounds.

Your provider will work with you to choose the medication that’s best for you and adjust the dosage for optimal results.

Like all medications, there are some risks to taking GLP-1 weight loss medications—and it’s important to talk to your doctor about the risks and any health conditions you have before starting any medical weight loss treatment.

This is not a complete list. But serious issues of GLP-1 treatment can include pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and thyroid tumors. Some people experience low blood sugar—especially if they take other diabetes medications.

People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or may become pregnant should talk to their provider before starting GLP-1 treatment. Clinical trials did not include pregnant patients and therefore have not confirmed that GLP-1 medications are safe to use during pregnancy.

A compounded medicine is custom-made by pharmacists. It might involve mixing different ingredients to create a specific medication dose or form (like a liquid or cream) when standard medications aren't suitable or if the correct dose isn't available. Compounded medications can also relieve drug shortages when brand-name medications aren’t available so that patients can get the treatments they need.

It’s important to note that compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Learn more at the FDA.

These options for medical weight loss can be controversial because the brand-name drugs are often expensive when paid out-of-pocket (since many health insurance plans do not cover them). As they are taken long-term to manage a chronic condition (like cholesterol medicine or blood pressure pills), those costs add up. Also, most people tend to regain weight if they stop taking them.

These drugs can also add to the stigma around weight and health. After all, it’s possible to be healthy even with a higher BMI, and losing weight does not automatically improve health. It's important to talk openly about these concerns with your provider.