Ozempic for weight loss in Charlotte: what to know first
Ozempic is one of the most searched weight loss medicines, but it’s FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. If you have type 2 diabetes, it may be a good fit. If you don’t, the same medicine is approved for weight loss as Wegovy. Our Charlotte providers help you find the right one and work with your insurance.
- ✓ Ozempic: FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes
- ✓ Wegovy and Zepbound: FDA-approved for weight loss
- ✓ In-person visits at Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood
- ✓ Help with prior approval from your insurance
- ✓ Diabetes care and weight loss in one place
- ✓ Open 7 days
Call either clinic and tell us if you have type 2 diabetes. A provider sees you in person and chooses Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound with you, based on your health and your insurance.
What happens next: 1. Call either clinic. 2. Our team helps arrange your visit. 3. See a provider in person at Steele Creek or Plaza Midwood.
Cost: no insurance? Visits and labs are $99 a month. If individually prescribed and permitted, self-pay compounded tirzepatide is $199 or $299 a month, depending on your dose. With insurance, visits and labs are billed to your plan; your cost depends on your coverage. See what you’d pay
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- A provider you see in person, not just an online form
- Insurance billed for your visits, with help on prior approval
- No insurance? Visits and labs for $99 a month
- Open 7 days, weekdays until 8pm
- Same-day help if side effects hit, because we’re also an urgent care
- Labs, blood pressure and diabetes care in the same clinic
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Is Ozempic approved for weight loss?
No. Ozempic is FDA-approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, to lower blood sugar and to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney problems. Many people lose weight on it, but weight loss isn’t an approved use.
| Medicine | Ingredient | FDA-approved for |
|---|---|---|
| Ozempic | semaglutide | Type 2 diabetes (weekly shot, or daily tablet) |
| Wegovy | semaglutide | Weight loss (weekly shot, or daily pill) |
| Mounjaro | tirzepatide | Type 2 diabetes |
| Zepbound | tirzepatide | Weight loss and sleep apnea with obesity |
Source: Ozempic important safety information, Novo Nordisk; Wegovy prescribing information, FDA (rev. 5/2026); Mounjaro prescribing information, Eli Lilly (rev. 8/2026)
Ozempic tablets used to be sold as Rybelsus. Compare all of them on GLP-1s compared.
If you have type 2 diabetes
Ozempic or Mounjaro may be a good choice, and both often lead to weight loss too. Your provider looks at your A1C, kidneys, heart health and other medicines before choosing. We manage diabetes in the same clinic. See diabetes care.
If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, your provider may lower those doses, since adding a GLP-1 can make blood sugar drop too low.
Source: Ozempic important safety information, Novo Nordisk
If you don’t have diabetes
Wegovy has the same medicine as Ozempic and is approved for weight loss, in higher doses. Zepbound is the weight loss brand of tirzepatide. Insurance plans often deny Ozempic for weight loss when you don’t have diabetes, so starting with an approved medicine usually means fewer surprises. See Wegovy and Zepbound.
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What else weight loss can help with
Losing weight can also help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, ease knee and joint pain, and ease PCOS symptoms. Ozempic is FDA-approved to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Results vary. See what else weight loss can help with.
Source: CDC: Losing weight; Ozempic important safety information, Novo Nordisk
Ozempic side effects and safety
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and constipation. Ozempic isn’t for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2. See side effects.
Source: Ozempic important safety information, Novo Nordisk
- Severe stomach pain that won’t go away, with or without vomiting. It may spread to your back.
- Signs of a serious allergic reaction: swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a fast heartbeat with dizziness
- Fainting, or chest pain
- Anything that seems life-threatening
- Sudden loss of vision: seek emergency medical care immediately.
Thinking about compounded semaglutide or buying it online? Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, the FDA doesn’t review them for safety, effectiveness or quality, and the FDA has warned about dosing mistakes with them. Talk with your provider about your options.
Source: FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss; FDA: Dosing errors with compounded semaglutide
Your provider chooses a medicine based on your health and coverage. Zepbound and Wegovy are approved for weight management in eligible patients; Mounjaro and Ozempic are diabetes medicines, and use specifically for weight loss is off-label. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility. Research comparing approved brand-name medicines does not establish equivalent results for compounded products.
If individually prescribed and permitted, self-pay compounded tirzepatide is $199 a month at 2.5 to 7.5 mg or $299 a month at 10 to 15 mg, plus $99 a month for visits and labs. More about tirzepatide.
Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded medicines for safety, effectiveness or quality. Your provider talks with you about whether it’s right for you. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility.
How to start in Charlotte
- Call either clinic to arrange a visit, and tell us if you have diabetes.
- See a provider in person at Steele Creek or Plaza Midwood.
- Choose the medicine that fits your health and your insurance.
- We send your prescription and help with prior approval.
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Cost and insurance
What you pay each month
Your visits and your medicine are priced separately, so you only pay for what your insurance doesn’t cover.
| Your situation | Visits and labs | Medicine | Each month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-pay program, individually prescribed compounded dose 2.5–7.5 mg | $99 | $199 | $298 |
| Self-pay program, individually prescribed compounded dose 10–15 mg | $99 | $299 | $398 |
| Insurance covers your medicine | Your plan-dependent cost | Your plan-dependent pharmacy cost | Your plan-dependent cost |
| Insurance does not cover medicine; compounded treatment individually prescribed if appropriate | Your plan-dependent cost | $199 or $299 | Your plan-dependent visit/lab cost plus eligible prescribed medicine |
- $99 a month, no insurance needed: a visit with your provider every month and lab work every 3 months. Self-pay patients can sign up for this program.
- With insurance: we bill your plan for your visits and labs. Your cost depends on your plan, including copay, coinsurance and deductible.
- If your plan covers tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro): we send your prescription to your pharmacy, and your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan. Many plans need prior approval first, and we help with the paperwork.
- If prescribed for your individual medical need: compounded tirzepatide is $199 a month at 2.5, 5 or 7.5 mg, or $299 a month at 10, 12.5 or 15 mg. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility. Your provider determines your dose and follow-up plan.
Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded medicines for safety, effectiveness or quality. Your provider talks with you about whether it’s right for you. Prices as of November 2026. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility.
How insurance coverage for GLP-1 medicine works →
Insurance we take: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and TRICARE East, plus Original Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans. We don’t take HMO plans tied to one doctor or hospital system. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. See all the insurance we accept.
Our weight loss clinics in Charlotte
Injectable prescriptions sent to a pharmacy are self-injected at home as instructed. Oral medicines are taken as prescribed. Patients prescribed compounded medicine through our program receive weekly injections at the clinic. A routine provider evaluation is not required at every weekly injection; follow-up and dose changes remain directed by your provider.
| Clinic | Address and phone |
|---|---|
| Steele Creek | 2114 Freeman Park Dr, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28273. (980) 880-5588 |
| Plaza Midwood | 2017 Central Ave, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28205. (704) 731-8656 |
| Hours (both) | Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm |
Weight loss visits and in-clinic injections are available at both clinics. Close to Steele Creek, Ballantyne, Rivergate, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, Uptown, Midtown and Elizabeth.
Call either clinic to discuss weight loss care and arrange your first visit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Ozempic for weight loss?
Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. If you don’t have diabetes, Wegovy (the same medicine, semaglutide) and Zepbound are approved for weight loss. Our providers help you choose and work with your insurance.
What’s the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Both contain semaglutide from Novo Nordisk. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes in doses up to 2 mg a week. Wegovy is approved for weight loss in doses up to 2.4 mg, with a 7.2 mg option.
Will insurance cover Ozempic for weight loss?
Usually not without type 2 diabetes. Plans often cover Ozempic only for its approved use. Wegovy or Zepbound may be covered for weight loss, often after prior approval.
Where can I get Ozempic in Charlotte?
OneSpotMD providers prescribe Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss, after an in-person visit at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics.
Is Ozempic the same as Rybelsus?
Rybelsus, the daily semaglutide tablet for type 2 diabetes, is now sold as Ozempic tablets. It’s still approved for diabetes, not weight loss.
How much weight do people lose on Ozempic?
Weight loss varies and depends on the dose. Ozempic’s highest dose (2 mg) is lower than Wegovy’s (2.4 mg). In the STEP 1 study, Wegovy 2.4 mg led to an average 14.9% weight loss over 68 weeks.
What is ‘Ozempic face’?
It’s an informal term for a thinner or older-looking face after a lot of weight loss. It isn’t a listed side effect. It comes from losing facial fat, which can happen with large weight loss from any cause. Talk with your provider if it concerns you.
What are the side effects of Ozempic?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and constipation are the most common. Call 911 for severe stomach pain that won’t go away or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?
No. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA doesn’t review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. The FDA has warned about dosing errors with compounded semaglutide. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility.
I have type 2 diabetes. Should I take Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Both are approved for type 2 diabetes and often lead to weight loss. Your provider weighs your blood sugar, heart and kidney health, side effects and insurance coverage to choose.
Do you offer compounded semaglutide?
Your provider can discuss the options for your individual medical needs. Compounded medicine is considered only when an individual medical need cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug and applicable requirements permit it. Cost or lack of insurance coverage alone does not determine eligibility. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved. FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality.
FDA prescribing information: Ozempic tablets
Sources
Additional safety information: FDA: compounded GLP-1 medicines; FDA: November 2026 vision warning; Wegovy prescribing information.
- Ozempic important safety information, Novo Nordisk
- Wegovy prescribing information, FDA (rev. 5/2026)
- Mounjaro prescribing information, Eli Lilly (rev. 8/2026)
- FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
- FDA: Dosing errors with compounded semaglutide
- Aronne LJ, et al. Tirzepatide as compared with semaglutide for the treatment of obesity (SURMOUNT-5). NEJM 2025
- CDC: Losing weight
This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation. Your provider decides with you whether a medicine is right for you. Results vary from person to person.
Ozempic® and Wegovy® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro® and Zepbound® are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. OneSpotMD is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies.
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