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

Wegovy® providers &
prescriptions in Henderson, NV

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

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

average Wegovy weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
37
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Nevada
37 of 37 shown

Find a Wegovy provider in Henderson.

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 Henderson
37 providers · Henderson, NV

How to get Wegovy in Henderson.

37 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Henderson, plus 2 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Henderson
37 physicians
37 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Henderson, most listed as Family Medicine (13), Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (11) and Internal Medicine (11). 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 Las Vegas (41 providers) and Reno (36 providers).
Around the prescription in Henderson
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 3 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Henderson.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Nevada 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 Nevada’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 Nevada

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.8% of adults in Nevada.

of Nevada adults have obesity
34.2%
diagnosed diabetes
10.8%

Age-adjusted estimates for Nevada, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

Estimate your weight lossOzempic side effects in men
§ 05Support around Wegovy in Henderson
6 fitness clubs

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

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

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Henderson Multigenerational Center
REC CENTER
4.6 on Google · 755 reviews
250 S Green Valley Pkwy
Website
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.6 on Google · 479 reviews
1575 Galleria Dr
Website
Black Mountain Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.5 on Google · 393 reviews
599 Greenway Rd
Website
Tread Vegas Fitness Henderson
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 325 reviews
2970 St Rose Pkwy #140
Website
TruFusion Eastern
FITNESS
4.7 on Google · 309 reviews
8575 S Eastern Ave
Website
BOE BOXING & FITNESS
BOXING
5.0 on Google · 307 reviews
1801 E Tropicana Ave #19
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Christine Abdulkarim, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
2520 Saint Rose Pkwy # 2089
Call 702-665-2781NPI 1932988250
Diana Andrew, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
5235 S Durango Dr
Call 702-481-3672NPI 1467785287
Jennifer Barnum, RDN, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
8933 Belconte Ln
Call 702-416-5011NPI 1558159681
Madeline Belaustegui
RD
Registered dietitian
2470 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 120
Call 608-206-4837NPI 1720565914
Kylee Bledsoe (Taylor), RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
6900 Pecos Rd
Call 702-791-9000NPI 1922521731
Paige Burton
RD
Registered dietitian
2625 N Green Valley Pkwy
Call 702-703-7887NPI 1831011337
§ 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 Henderson

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 Nevada

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]