FDA-approvedWegovy® pen
Free consultationMedication price shown before you accept a prescription
Once-weekly semaglutide injection. The manufacturer's product, dispensed and counselled by our pharmacist.
Weight loss with FDA-approved GLP-1s. Never compounded.
- Wegovy®, Zepbound®, Ozempic® and Mounjaro®: the manufacturer's product, not a copy
- A California-licensed clinician screens eligibility and consults with you
- Dispensed by a licensed California pharmacy, with pharmacist counselling on every fill
Wegovy® and Zepbound® are FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight-related condition, alongside diet and exercise. They are prescribed only to patients who meet clinical eligibility as determined by a licensed provider. Rx required.
Treatment options
A prescriber will review your intake to help find a match. Every product says whether it's FDA-approved or compounded.
FDA-approved
FDA-approvedWegovy® pill
Free consultationMedication price shown before you accept a prescription
Once-daily oral semaglutide, for patients who'd rather not inject.
FDA-approvedZepbound® KwikPen® / vial
Free consultationMedication price shown before you accept a prescription
Once-weekly tirzepatide, in the pen or the vial-and-syringe presentation.
FDA-approved · off-labelOzempic® (semaglutide)
Free consultationMedication price shown before you accept a prescription
Once-weekly injection. FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes; may be prescribed off-label for weight management at your prescriber's discretion.
FDA-approved · off-labelMounjaro® (tirzepatide)
Free consultationMedication price shown before you accept a prescription
Once-weekly injection. FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes; may be prescribed off-label for weight management at your prescriber's discretion.
Ozempic® and Wegovy® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro®, Zepbound® and KwikPen® are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. Ozempic® and Mounjaro® are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and may be prescribed off-label for weight management at a licensed provider's discretion. Wegovy® and Zepbound® are FDA-approved for weight management. FarmaciaRx is not affiliated with or endorsed by Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly.
Meet the medications
Same two molecules, four brands, five presentations. Your prescriber picks based on your history, preference and what your insurance covers.
| Product | Molecule | Form | Frequency | FDA-approved for | Compounded? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy® pen | Semaglutide | Prefilled injection pen | Once weekly | Chronic weight management | No. Manufacturer's product |
| Wegovy® pill | Semaglutide | Oral tablet | Once daily | Chronic weight management | No. Manufacturer's product |
| Zepbound® KwikPen® / vial | Tirzepatide | Injection pen or vial | Once weekly | Chronic weight management; obstructive sleep apnoea with obesity | No. Manufacturer's product |
| Ozempic® | Semaglutide | Prefilled injection pen | Once weekly | Type 2 diabetes; off-label for weight at a provider's discretion | No. Manufacturer's product |
| Mounjaro® | Tirzepatide | Prefilled injection pen | Once weekly | Type 2 diabetes; off-label for weight at a provider's discretion | No. Manufacturer's product |
See if you may be eligible
A quick BMI check against the FDA labelling criteria. It doesn't predict results and it isn't a diagnosis. A provider decides.
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BMI
Enter your height and weight.
How GLP-1 medications work
What the medications actually do, in plain terms.
Appetite and fullness
Semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic gut hormones that tell the brain you're full, so you eat less without feeling deprived.
Slower digestion
They slow stomach emptying, which is why nausea is common early and why doses start low and increase over months.
Steady, supervised dosing
Starting low is clinical best practice. Your prescriber increases the dose on a schedule and adjusts based on how you respond.
Why patients choose FarmaciaRx
Telehealth brands route your prescription to a fulfilment centre you'll never see. Ours goes to a counter you can drive to.
A pharmacy you can walk into
Five real counters in Orange County and the Central Valley. Same pharmacist, same phone number, whether you found us online or drove in.
A prescriber who actually consults
A California-licensed clinician reads your intake and talks with you. They can decline, ask for more, or send you to in-person care. No questionnaire-only prescribing.
FDA-approved or compounded, always labelled
Every product says which it is. Compounded means made for you by our 503A pharmacy and not FDA approved. We never blur the two.
Free consultation, honest pricing
No consultation fee. Prices are shown before you accept a prescription, and you're only charged if one is written. Refills always get prescriber review.
Important safety information
Read this before you start. Your prescriber will go through the full safety profile with you.
Semaglutide: Wegovy® (pen and pill) and Ozempic®
Boxed warning. Semaglutide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents; it is unknown whether it causes thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in people. Do not use if you or a family member has had MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your prescriber about any lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Wegovy® is FDA approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ozempic® is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes; a prescriber may prescribe it off-label for weight management at their discretion, and off-label means the FDA has not approved that use. Both are dispensed only as the manufacturer's product.
- Serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems from dehydration, severe allergic reactions, worsening of diabetic eye disease, and low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas).
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviour have been reported with weight-management medicines; tell your prescriber about any history of depression and report any new or worsening mood changes.
- Semaglutide slows stomach emptying and can affect how other oral medicines are absorbed; it may also increase the risk of aspiration during procedures under anaesthesia. Tell any clinician treating you.
- Do not use if pregnant; stop at least two months before a planned pregnancy.
- Common side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness, heartburn.
This is not a complete list of side effects, warnings, or interactions. Read the full prescribing information or medication guide, and talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. Report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tirzepatide: Zepbound® (pen and vial) and Mounjaro®
Boxed warning. Tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents; it is unknown whether it causes thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in people. Do not use if you or a family member has had MTC or MEN 2. Tell your prescriber about any lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
Zepbound® is FDA approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, and for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea in adults with obesity. Mounjaro® is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes; a prescriber may prescribe it off-label for weight management at their discretion, and off-label means the FDA has not approved that use. Both are dispensed only as the manufacturer's product.
- Serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems from dehydration, severe allergic reactions, worsening of diabetic eye disease, and low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas).
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviour have been reported with weight-management medicines; report any new or worsening mood changes.
- Tirzepatide slows stomach emptying and may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives for several weeks after starting or increasing a dose; use a back-up method. It may increase the risk of aspiration during anaesthesia, tell any clinician treating you.
- Do not use if pregnant; stop at least two months before a planned pregnancy.
- Common side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, injection-site reactions, tiredness, hair loss, heartburn.
This is not a complete list of side effects, warnings, or interactions. Read the full prescribing information or medication guide, and talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. Report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Request a consultation
Tell us how to reach you and we'll send a secure link to your medical intake. Please don't include health information in this form.
There's no charge to request a consultation. A California-licensed prescriber reviews your intake before anything is prescribed.
Prefer to talk? Call (714) 215-4740, Mon to Sat 9 am to 7 pm Pacific.
Questions
Anything else, call (714) 215-4740.
Do you offer compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide?
No. We dispense only the FDA-approved products made by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Compounded copies of these medications are not something we make or sell.
Why list Ozempic® and Mounjaro® if Wegovy® and Zepbound® exist?
Ozempic® and Mounjaro® contain the same molecules but are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight management. A prescriber may prescribe them off-label for weight management at their discretion, for example when Wegovy® or Zepbound® is unavailable or not covered. Off-label means the FDA has not approved that use; your prescriber will explain the difference before choosing.
Am I eligible?
Generally, adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. Your prescriber makes the call after reviewing your history. A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 rules these medications out.
Will insurance cover it?
Sometimes. Our pharmacy can run your commercial insurance and apply a manufacturer savings card if you qualify.
What should I expect in the first weeks?
Nausea, softer stools, and feeling full quickly are common at first and usually ease as the dose stabilises. Your pharmacist will talk you through it on every fill.
Is there a membership fee?
No. The consultation is free, and you're charged only for medication, only if prescribed.