Medical Weight Loss at Rofé Medical
Medical Weight Management
GLP-1 medications can be an effective part of a physician-supervised medical weight-management program for appropriate patients. At Rofé Medical, treatment begins with a medical evaluation to determine whether prescription medication is right for you. Your clinician reviews your medical history, current medications, health conditions, and goals before recommending any treatment.
FDA-Approved GLP-1 Medications
When medication is appropriate, our first choice is an FDA-approved product. The right option depends on your health history, including whether you have type 2 diabetes.
Medical weight loss (patients without diabetes) – FDA-approved for chronic weight management:
- Wegovy® (semaglutide) – weekly injection or daily tablet
- Zepbound® (tirzepatide) – weekly injection, available as a pen or single-dose vial
- Foundayo™ (orforglipron) – daily tablet
Patients with type 2 diabetes – FDA-approved, along with diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes:
- Ozempic® (semaglutide) – weekly injection
- Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) – weekly injection
Your provider will recommend the medication and dose that fit your health history, and will adjust your plan at follow-up visits.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance plans now cover FDA-approved weight-loss medications for patients who meet their criteria. Our team can help you understand your coverage and complete any prior authorization your plan requires. If your plan doesn’t cover your medication, manufacturer savings or self-pay programs may be available. We’ll walk you through your options.
Physician-Supervised Treatment
Our program includes a clinical evaluation, regular check-ins, and ongoing monitoring of your progress and any side effects. Prescription medications are provided only when clinically appropriate and after a valid patient-provider relationship has been established. Treatment varies from patient to patient. There is no guarantee of a particular medication, dose, rate of weight loss, or outcome.
When an FDA-Approved Product Isn't Appropriate
In some cases, such as a documented allergy to an ingredient in the commercially available product, or a dose or formulation that isn’t commercially available, a physician may determine that a change from the FDA-approved product makes a significant clinical difference for that patient. In those cases, a compounded medication that is not essentially a copy of a commercially available drug may be prepared by a state-licensed 503A pharmacy for that individual patient. The medical reason is documented in the patient’s record. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and they are not generic versions of FDA-approved drugs.
About the Author
Dr. Sasson Moulavi, MD
Board-certified in family medicine with 30+ years of experience in adult medicine.
April 21, 2026
