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

Wegovy® providers &
prescriptions in Olympia, WA

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

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

average Wegovy weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
28
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Washington
28 of 28 shown

Find a Wegovy provider in Olympia.

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 Olympia
28 providers · Olympia, WA

How to get Wegovy in Olympia.

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

Physicians in Olympia
28 physicians
28 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Olympia, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (1). 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 Lacey (21 providers), Lakewood (19 providers) and University Place (18 providers).
Around the prescription in Olympia
7 listed nearby
50 dietitians, 13 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 3 places to move are on record near Olympia.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Washington 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 Washington’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 Olympia

Olympia, Washington has a population of 55,605 people. The adult obesity rate in Olympia is an age-adjusted estimate of 30.9%, 0.6 percentage points below the Washington state rate of 31.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.9% of adults in Olympia. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 16% of adults in Olympia.

of Olympia adults have obesity
30.9%
diagnosed diabetes
8.9%
no regular physical activity
16%

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

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§ 05Support around Wegovy in Olympia
6 dietitians

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

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

Melissa Anderson, R.D., C.D
RD
Registered dietitian
406 Black Hills Ln Sw Ste A
Call 360-704-3400NPI 1568890408
Breanna Baildon, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
10210 123Rd Street Ct E Ste D
Call 253-227-4899NPI 1881062958
Eileen Bochsler, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
3015 Limited Ln Nw
Call 360-709-0700NPI 1316495476
Jeannie Castell, RD, IBCLC
RD
Registered dietitian
4229 Glen Terra Dr Se
Call 208-921-4145NPI 1427656925
Bethany Chapman
RD
Registered dietitian
4414 John Luhr Rd Ne
Call 425-260-7943NPI 1730716069
Gabrielle Coleman
RD
Registered dietitian
3920 Capital Mall Dr Sw Ste 201
Call 360-596-4880NPI 1952899189

Nutritionists

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

Michelle Benson, CN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2116 Caton Way Sw Ste 102
Call 360-915-2151NPI 1205569316
Nichole Eliason, Nutritional Therapy
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
200 Lilly Rd Ne
Call 360-754-9409NPI 1336698455
Hannah Epstein, MS, CN, CCN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
3525 Ensign Rd Ne Suite N
Call 360-320-6772NPI 1649515610
Melanie Figeley, NTP
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
4413 Governor Ln Se
Call 360-870-4429NPI 1386472611
Karin Lund, MS, CN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2116 Caton Way Sw Ste 102
Call 360-915-2151NPI 1386326833
Catherine Mcpherson, M.S., C.N
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2116 Caton Way Sw Ste 102
Call 360-915-2151NPI 1750624615
§ 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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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 Washington

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]