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GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved June 2021Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Wegovy® providers &
prescriptions in Kissimmee, FL

Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Physician at g1v.me, an affiliated practice

Physicians near Kissimmee, FL from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Wegovy.[9]

average Wegovy weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
32
as of today

Same molecule (semaglutide): Ozempic in Kissimmee, Semaglutide in Kissimmee

Other GLP-1 medicines: Tirzepatide in Kissimmee, Mounjaro in Kissimmee, Zepbound in Kissimmee

§ 02Provider directory: Florida
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Find a Wegovy provider in Kissimmee.

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§ 03Getting Wegovy in Kissimmee
32 providers · Kissimmee, FL

How to get Wegovy in Kissimmee.

32 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Kissimmee, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Kissimmee
32 physicians
32 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Kissimmee, most listed as Internal Medicine (11), Family Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (8). A licensed clinician who evaluates you decides whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Telehealth rules vary by state. The nearest towns on record are Orlando (38 providers), Winter Garden (33 providers) and Ocoee (26 providers).
Around the prescription in Kissimmee
6 listed nearby
21 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Kissimmee.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Florida Medicaid covers GLP-1s for diabetes but not for weight loss. Employer and private plans can still cover them; that is a plan-design choice, not a state rule.

Medicaid status above is for weight-loss use and was compiled April 2026 from KFF and public Medicaid trackers; only 13 states cover it and several are mid-change, so confirm Florida’s current Medicaid and plan rules before booking. GLPHelper provides information and provider matching, not medical or coverage advice.

§ 04Medication factsheet
cited · last review 2026.05.19

An injectable medication for chronic weight management in adults. Same molecule as Ozempic, higher dose.

Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide at the higher 2.4 mg dose. It is the same molecule as Ozempic, marketed by the same manufacturer for a different FDA-approved indication. It is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection in the GLP-1 receptor agonist class.[2][3]

In the STEP-1 randomized trial, 68 weeks of weekly 2.4 mg semaglutide produced a mean body-weight reduction of 14.9%, roughly 2.5× the weight loss seen at the Ozempic 1 mg dose. Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension or dyslipidemia.[1]

Bar chart of Wegovy dose strengths on the FDA label: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg, 7.2 mg
Wegovy comes in 6 strengths: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg, 7.2 mg. The chart shows what the label lists. A prescriber sets the dose.[1]
At a glanceNDC 0169-4525
Active ingredient
semaglutide
Drug class
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
FDA approved
June 2021
Approved use
Chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities
Off-label use
Off-label use is uncommon. Ozempic is the FDA-approved formulation for type 2 diabetes
Administration
Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly
Available doses
0.25 mg · 0.5 mg · 1 mg · 1.7 mg · 2.4 mg · 7.2 mg
Half-life
≈ 7 days
Pregnancy
Discontinue ≥ 2 months before planned pregnancy

Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in Kissimmee

Kissimmee, Florida has a population of 79,226 people. The adult obesity rate in Kissimmee is an age-adjusted estimate of 42.1%, 12.5 percentage points above the Florida state rate of 29.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 15% of adults in Kissimmee. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 33.1% of adults in Kissimmee.

of Kissimmee adults have obesity
42.1%
diagnosed diabetes
15%
no regular physical activity
33.1%

Age-adjusted estimates for Kissimmee, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.

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§ 05Support around Wegovy in Kissimmee
6 dietitians

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Kissimmee.

Trials of semaglutide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Kissimmee, FL, ordered as the registry lists them, never by who pays us.

Registered dietitians

A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.

Jessamyn Almenas-Garcia, MS, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
2906 17Th St
Call 407-498-3468NPI 1700300084
Stacie Austin, RDN LD
RD
Registered dietitian
1875 Fortune Rd
NPI 1053868117
Tiana-Marie Avendano Forero
RD
Registered dietitian
2618 Quarterdeck Ct
Call 407-572-1767NPI 1467098152
Rebecca Brooks, MPH, RD, LDN, CSR
RD
Registered dietitian · Renal
1154 Celebration Blvd
Call 407-566-1780NPI 1730392382
Cristin Cruz, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
3080 Park Pond Way # 99
Call 407-906-4604NPI 1427870690
Ana Evora, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
1111 W Fairbanks Ave Ste 210
Call 407-635-5565NPI 1700633328

Gyms near you

A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.

Crunch Fitness - Kissimmee
GYM
4.4 on Google · 3,040 reviews
850 Osceola Pkwy
Website
Crunch Fitness - Poinciana
GYM
4.7 on Google · 2,005 reviews
4690 Marigold Ave
Website
LA Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 1,521 reviews
1750 Ball Park Rd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 1,485 reviews
3107 W Vine St
Website
LA Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 1,137 reviews
12700 S Orange Blossom Trl
Website
EōS Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 1,115 reviews
1345 E Osceola Pkwy
Website
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize results from the STEP program, the global Phase IIIa trials Novo Nordisk submitted to the FDA for the weight-management indication, and the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial. Numbers below are means at the 68-week endpoint, 2.4 mg weekly dose.

STEP-1 randomized 1,961 adults with obesity to weekly 2.4 mg semaglutide vs placebo over 68 weeks. Mean body-weight reduction was 14.9% on semaglutide vs 2.4% on placebo. 86.4% of patients on semaglutide achieved ≥ 5% weight loss vs 31.5% on placebo.[4]
STEP / SELECT endpoint table2.4 mg / 68 wk
Weight change
−14.9%
vs −2.4% placebo, 68 wk[4]
≥ 5% weight loss
86.4%
vs 31.5% placebo[4]
≥ 15% weight loss
50.5%
vs 4.9% placebo[4]
Major adverse cardiac events
−20%
HR 0.80 vs. placebo (SELECT)[2]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Wegovy weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Wegovy side effects are stomach and gut effects.

In Wegovy's weight trials at 2.4 mg, the most common side effects were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), vomiting (24%), and constipation (24%). These rates are higher than at Ozempic doses.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[1]

Boxed warning. Contraindicated in personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2).
Effect
Frequency
Severity
Note
Nausea
44%
mild
More common than at Ozempic doses
Diarrhea
30%
mild
Most frequent during dose escalation phase
Vomiting
24%
mild
Slower titration reduces incidence
Constipation
24%
mild
Hydration + fiber recommended
Abdominal pain
20%
moderate
Pancreatitis
<0.3%
serious
Discontinue if confirmed; class warning
Gallbladder disease
1.6%
serious
Cholelithiasis risk elevated with rapid weight loss
Thyroid C-cell tumors
rodent data
boxed warning
Contraindicated in MTC or MEN-2 history
§ 08Cost & coverage, published, not gated
USD · monthly

What Wegovy costs, by how you pay.

The price you pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis, and how you buy. Manufacturer self-pay programs cost far less than pharmacy retail. Here are the ranges.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk self-pay and savings pages.

Self-pay and savings card prices checked . Retail averages from May 2026.

Wegovy monthly cost by how you pay
Pharmacy retail (no insurance)$1,610 to $1,788per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
NovoCare self-pay, pen$349per month0.25 to 2.4 mg. Wegovy HD 7.2 mg is $399. New patients pay $199 for the first two fills of 0.25 or 0.5 mg through Dec 31, 2026
NovoCare self-pay, pill$149 to $299per month1.5 mg $149, 4 mg $199, 9 and 25 mg $299
Commercial insurance (covered)$25 to $400per month copayVaries by PBM; many plans require BMI ≥ 30 + step therapy
Commercial insurance (denied)Typically deniedMost plans exclude weight-loss medications from formulary
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50per monthJul 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027, Part D enrollees who meet weight and health criteria[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial insurance only, up to $100 a month in savings
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§ 09Frequently asked: Wegovy in Florida

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the glp·helper Medical Team. Citations link to primary sources, never marketing copy.

FDA approval is for adults with a BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia). Adolescents 12+ with a BMI in the 95th percentile or higher were added to the label in December 2022.[1]