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Semaglutide Weight Loss in Miami

Physician-supervised semaglutide in Westchester, Miami. $80 per week or $320 per four weeks, with the medical evaluation, dose titration and follow-up included. Real supervision, not an online questionnaire.

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Semaglutide Pricing in Miami

Semaglutide

0.25 mg – 2.5 mg weekly

$80 per week$320 per 4 weeks
  • Helps reduce appetite
  • Supports steady, healthy weight loss
  • Once-weekly injection
  • Suitable for many patients
  • Medical evaluation included

Laboratory Testing

Required before starting

$150 self-payBilled to your plan if insured
  • Thyroid panel
  • A1c and fasting glucose
  • Lipid panel
  • Liver and kidney function

Safe, effective, medically supervised. Prices are self-pay and subject to change — confirm current pricing at (305) 676-8217.

How Semaglutide Works

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It imitates a gut hormone your body already releases after eating, which slows how quickly the stomach empties, signals fullness to the brain and reduces the constant food preoccupation that makes calorie restriction feel impossible. Blood sugar control improves at the same time, which is why the same molecule is used in type 2 diabetes care.

What that means day to day: portions get smaller without a fight, snacking between meals drops off, and the reward value of high-fat, high-sugar food quietly falls. The medication does not build muscle, fix sleep or replace protein — those still come from the plan around it. Background reading from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains where prescription weight management medication fits clinically.

Who Is a Candidate

Semaglutide is generally appropriate for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 and above with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. It is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2, or with active pancreatitis.

That decision is made in the clinic. We review your medications first, because some common prescriptions promote weight gain and changing one can matter as much as starting an injection.

What the Program Includes

Initial Medical Consultation

Included. Full history, current medications, weight history, blood pressure, BMI and a candidacy decision made by a clinician, not a questionnaire.

Prescription & Medication Management

Dose selection, titration schedule, side-effect management and refills handled in the clinic.

Ongoing Follow-Up

Weekly or as needed, in person or by phone, so a dose is never increased blindly.

Progress Monitoring

Weight, BMI, measurements and photos tracked over time instead of one number on a scale.

Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance

Protein targets, meal structure and an activity floor you can realistically hit while appetite is suppressed.

Laboratory Testing

With insurance, labs are processed through your plan according to your coverage. Without insurance, lab cost is $150.

Medical evaluation is included with the program. Prices shown are self-pay and can change; confirm current pricing when you call (305) 676-8217.

Your First Four Weeks

Week one is the evaluation, labs and the first 0.25 mg dose with injection training. Weeks two and three are about tolerance: how appetite responds, whether nausea appears, and whether protein intake is holding at target. Around week four we decide whether to increase the dose or hold, based on results and side effects rather than a fixed calendar.

Follow-up is weekly or as needed, in person or by phone. We track weight, BMI, waist measurements and photos, because early fat loss often shows in measurements before the scale moves much.

Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?

Semaglutide acts on one hormone pathway; tirzepatide acts on two, which on average produces greater appetite suppression and greater weight loss at a higher weekly cost. Many patients start on semaglutide because it is the lower-cost entry point and often enough. Switching later is straightforward. See the side-by-side breakdown on our GLP-1 injections page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does semaglutide cost in Miami?

At Paradise Medical Center, semaglutide is $80 per week or $320 for four weeks at doses from 0.25 mg to 2.5 mg, and the initial medical evaluation is included. Laboratory testing is billed through your insurance when you have coverage, or $150 self-pay.

How is semaglutide dosed?

Treatment starts low, usually 0.25 mg once weekly, and is increased in steps over several weeks up to a maintenance dose as high as 2.5 mg, depending on tolerance and response. Slow titration is what keeps nausea manageable.

How fast will I lose weight on semaglutide?

Most patients notice reduced appetite within the first two weeks. Meaningful weight change usually appears between weeks 8 and 16, and results continue to build over several months when protein intake and activity are maintained.

Does insurance cover semaglutide for weight loss?

Coverage for weight-loss indications varies widely by plan and is often denied, which is why we offer transparent self-pay pricing. Labs and the underlying medical visit are frequently covered even when the medication is not. Call (305) 676-8217 and we will check.

What are the common side effects?

Nausea, fullness, constipation, reflux and occasional fatigue, mostly in the first days after a dose increase. They are usually manageable with smaller meals, hydration and a slower titration. We review contraindications, including personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer and MEN2, before prescribing.

Do I need to keep taking it?

Semaglutide treats appetite regulation while you take it. Many patients regain weight after stopping if eating patterns and muscle mass were not addressed, which is why nutrition, protein and strength work are part of the program from week one.

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