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

Wegovy® providers &
prescriptions in Vacaville, CA

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

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

average Wegovy weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
34
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: California
34 of 34 shown

Find a Wegovy provider in Vacaville.

Every entry comes from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Wegovy in Vacaville
34 providers · Vacaville, CA

How to get Wegovy in Vacaville.

34 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Vacaville, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Vacaville
34 physicians
34 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Vacaville, most listed as Internal Medicine (14), Family Medicine (14) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (4). 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 Fairfield (33 providers), Napa (31 providers) and Davis (30 providers).
Around the prescription in Vacaville
7 listed nearby
27 dietitians, 4 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 5 trainers, 7 physiotherapists and 4 places to move are on record near Vacaville.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, California 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 California’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 Vacaville

Vacaville, California has a population of 102,386 people. The adult obesity rate in Vacaville is an age-adjusted estimate of 31.4%, 2.3 percentage points above the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.5% of adults in Vacaville. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 22.3% of adults in Vacaville.

of Vacaville adults have obesity
31.4%
diagnosed diabetes
9.5%
no regular physical activity
22.3%

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

Estimate your weight lossOzempic babies explained
§ 05Support around Wegovy in Vacaville
6 dietitians

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

Trials of semaglutide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Vacaville, CA, 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.

Callie Austin, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1855 4Th St # C1743
Call 415-476-1000NPI 1376203919
Jennifer Averett, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
101 Bodin Cir
Call 707-423-3669NPI 1366451643
Caitlin Barron, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1 Quality Dr
Call 707-624-4000NPI 1871974303
Manny Brazil, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
233 Juneau Dr
Call 707-514-5418NPI 1669082079
Patricia Carbone, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Pediatric
3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy
Call 707-453-5173NPI 1982764627
Kathryn Charbonneau, R.D., CNSD
RD
Registered dietitian
1 Quality Dr
Call 707-624-1594NPI 1841351756

Nutritionists

A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.

Christine Andrew, CNC
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
348 Cernon St Ste A
Call 707-451-4058NPI 1891049680
Deborah Bell, nutritionist
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
462 Royal Oaks Dr
Call 707-372-7106NPI 1316488042
Christina Pann, N.C
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
97 Dobbins St Ste C
Call 925-771-4240NPI 1598111809
§ 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
Find Wegovy providers in Vacaville

Physicians from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Wegovy.

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Physicians from the federal NPI registry in the states we cover. Ask each office whether it prescribes Wegovy.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Wegovy in California

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]