Skinny shots & weight-loss injections in Santa Monica, CA.
38 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Santa Monica, CA. Ask each office whether it prescribes a GLP-1 medication. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Looking for one medication? See Ozempic in Santa Monica, Wegovy in Santa Monica, Mounjaro in Santa Monica, or Zepbound in Santa Monica.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 14
- family medicine
- 15
- internal medicine
- 9
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Physicians near Santa Monica, CA to ask about skinny shots
How this list is built: clinicians from the federal NPI registry (NPPES), mostly physicians plus some nurse practitioners and physician assistants, whose primary specialty fits weight care and whose registry record lists an address in Santa Monica, CA. The registry does not confirm who prescribes GLP-1 medications, who is taking new patients, or which insurance an office accepts.
Skinny shots in Santa Monica, CA: what is in the syringe
“Skinny shot” is a marketing name for two different injections. Many med spas mean a lipotropic shot: B12 with amino acids such as methionine, inositol, and choline, sold as MIC. No large trial shows those cause meaningful weight loss, and the NIH B12 fact sheet notes extra B12 does nothing once your levels are normal.
The other meaning is a prescription GLP-1 such as Wegovy or Zepbound. In STEP-1, people on semaglutide lost 14.9% of body weight over 68 weeks. Before you pay, ask which drug is in the shot and who prescribes it. The clinicians below come from the federal NPI registry.
Community health · CDC
Weight & metabolic health in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California has a population of 93,076 people. The adult obesity rate in Santa Monica is an age-adjusted estimate of 22.7%, 6.4 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.7% of adults in Santa Monica. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 15.6% of adults in Santa Monica.
- of Santa Monica adults have obesity
- 22.7%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 7.7%
- no regular physical activity
- 15.6%
Age-adjusted estimates for Santa Monica, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.
Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Santa Monica, CA.
Running clubs, walking clubs and yoga studios near Santa Monica, CA
Yoga and meditation studios help with mobility, sleep, and the stress that drives eating. Clubs are free, regular movement.
Nutritionists near Santa Monica, CA
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
2219 Main St Unit 515
1755 Ocean Ave Apt 306
2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 610
Medicaid in California covers GLP-1s for diabetes, not routine weight loss (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about skinny shots & weight-loss injections in Santa Monica, CA
Where can I get skinny shots in Santa Monica, CA?
Lipotropic and B12 "skinny shots" are not FDA-approved for weight loss. FDA-approved GLP-1 medicines for weight management include Wegovy and Zepbound. They need a prescription from a California-licensed clinician who evaluates you. The 38 clinicians listed above come from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes.
Is a skinny shot the same as Ozempic?
Not always. "Skinny shot" is a marketing name for two different injections. One is a lipotropic or B12 shot, often labeled MIC, which no large trial shows causes meaningful weight loss. The other is a prescription GLP-1 such as Wegovy or Zepbound. Ozempic is semaglutide, approved for type 2 diabetes. When an office in Santa Monica, CA offers a skinny shot, ask which drug is in it and who prescribes it.
How much do skinny shots cost in Santa Monica, CA?
Lipotropic and B12 shots are priced by each office in Santa Monica, CA, so ask for the all-in monthly price. For the prescription GLP-1s: Without insurance, Novo Nordisk lists Ozempic at $1,027.51 a month and Wegovy at $1,349.02. Its self-pay pens cost $349 a month for most doses, $499 for Ozempic 2 mg and $399 for Wegovy 7.2 mg. With commercial insurance and the savings card some people pay as little as $25. Prices checked October 3, 2026. Office visit fees are set by each practice, so ask before you book.
Sources: Ozempic list price, Novo Nordisk Pricing, Wegovy list price, Novo Nordisk Pricing, Ozempic savings and self-pay prices, Wegovy savings and self-pay prices.
Do you need a prescription for skinny shots in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed California clinician. There is no legal over-the-counter GLP-1. The FDA advises patients to get a prescription from their doctor and fill it at a state-licensed pharmacy.
Medication pages for Santa Monica, CA
Across California: Ozempic in California · Wegovy in California · Mounjaro in California · Zepbound in California · Semaglutide in California · Tirzepatide in California
GLPHelper is an information and provider-matching service operated by C1V Technologies Inc. It is not a medical provider and does not give medical advice. Listings do not imply endorsement. Talk to a licensed clinician about whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you.