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

Wegovy® providers &
prescriptions in Crown Point, IN

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

Physicians near Crown Point, IN from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Wegovy.[9]

average Wegovy weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
22
as of today

Same molecule (semaglutide): Ozempic in Crown Point, Semaglutide in Crown Point

Other GLP-1 medicines: Tirzepatide in Crown Point, Mounjaro in Crown Point, Zepbound in Crown Point

§ 02Provider directory: Indiana
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Find a Wegovy provider in Crown Point.

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 Crown Point
22 providers · Crown Point, IN

How to get Wegovy in Crown Point.

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

Physicians in Crown Point
22 physicians
22 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Crown Point, most listed as Family Medicine (10), Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (6) and Nurse Practitioner, Family (3). 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 Merrillville (20 providers), Gary (15 providers) and Portage (19 providers).
Around the prescription in Crown Point
6 listed nearby
11 dietitians, 5 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 4 places to move are on record near Crown Point.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Indiana 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 Indiana’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 Crown Point

Crown Point, Indiana has a population of 33,899 people. The adult obesity rate in Crown Point is an age-adjusted estimate of 34.6%, 3.8 percentage points below the Indiana state rate of 38.4%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.7% of adults in Crown Point. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 20.6% of adults in Crown Point.

of Crown Point adults have obesity
34.6%
diagnosed diabetes
9.7%
no regular physical activity
20.6%

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

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§ 05Support around Wegovy in Crown Point
5 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Crown Point.

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

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 930 reviews
1656 E Summit St
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.7 on Google · 148 reviews
852 N Superior Dr
Website
Rare Breed Fitness LLC
GYM
5.0 on Google · 143 reviews
10757 Randolph St
Website
F45 Training Crown Point
GYM
5.0 on Google · 112 reviews
870 N Superior Dr
Website
Top Fuel CrossFit
GYM
4.9 on Google · 47 reviews
1674 E North St
Website

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.

YMCA - Crown Point
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 172 reviews
100 W Burrell Dr
Website
Vertica Fitness Northwest Indiana
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 13 reviews
870 Madison St
Website
EleVate Jump Club
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 6 reviews
1922 N Main St
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 930 reviews
1656 E Summit St
Website
F45 Training Crown Point
GYM
5.0 on Google · 112 reviews
870 N Superior Dr
Website
StretchLab Crown Point
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 71 reviews
10647 Broadway
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 Indiana

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]