How do I get GLP-1 medications in Shreveport?

Shreveport residents can get GLP-1 medications through licensed telehealth providers that ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to Louisiana addresses, or by seeing a local clinician in person and filling a brand-name prescription (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro) at a retail pharmacy. Telehealth providers that serve Louisiana are listed above, and our directory tracks 43 in-person weight-management clinics in Shreveport itself.

Are there in-person GLP-1 or weight-loss clinics in Shreveport?

Yes. Our clinic directory lists 43 weight-management practices in Shreveport, LA, drawn from the NPI registry and matched on obesity-medicine, bariatric, and related taxonomy codes — most commonly endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. In-person care is usually the better path when insurance covers a brand-name GLP-1 and requires documented visits; the ranked telehealth list above is usually the cheaper cash-pay path.

Is telehealth GLP-1 legal in Shreveport?

Yes — telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications is legal in Louisiana. Licensed providers can conduct an online evaluation, prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide when clinically appropriate, and arrange delivery to your address through a partner pharmacy.

How much does compounded semaglutide cost in Shreveport?

Compounded semaglutide pricing is set at the provider level, not the city level, and varies by dose and plan. See the pricing columns on each provider card above for the current monthly cost from providers that serve Louisiana. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound retail list prices are $1,000-$1,350 per month without insurance.

Does insurance cover GLP-1s in Shreveport?

Insurance coverage in Shreveport follows Louisiana plan-level rules. Most commercial plans cover Ozempic and Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes diagnoses, but coverage for Wegovy and Zepbound (the obesity-indicated versions) is much more limited and typically requires prior authorization. Check your plan's formulary for the specific drug and indication you need.

What's the cheapest way to get GLP-1s in Shreveport?

The lowest-cost route for Shreveport residents is usually compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide through telehealth, averaging around $195/month in Louisiana — well below brand-name Wegovy ($1,349/mo) or Zepbound ($1,086/mo) without insurance. Compare current pricing from providers serving Shreveport above, or check if your insurance covers a brand-name option first.

Does Louisiana Medicaid cover weight-loss GLP-1s?

Louisiana Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medication is currently: Diabetes only. Ozempic and Mounjaro are generally covered for type 2 diabetes, while the obesity-indicated versions (Wegovy, Zepbound) typically require prior authorization or aren't covered at all, depending on the plan.

How many GLP-1 providers serve Shreveport?

158 GLP-1 telehealth and in-person providers currently serve Shreveport residents, based on our tracked pricing and availability data. See the full ranked list above, or browse the A-Z index for every provider that ships to Louisiana.

GLP-1 Weight Loss in Shreveport (2026)

158 GLP-1 telehealth providers ship to Shreveport, Louisiana. Compounded semaglutide averages $195/month — same active ingredient as Wegovy and Ozempic, a fraction of the cost.

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Featured Partners · Shreveport

Featured GLP-1 providers serving Shreveport

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Top pick
7.4
Breeze Meds
Compounded from
$199/mo
Save $1,150/mo vs Wegovy
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8.2
Gala
Compounded from
$149/mo
Save $937/mo vs Zepbound
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6.9
TMates
Compounded from
$249/mo
Save $1,100/mo vs Wegovy
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7.9
Trimi Health
Compounded from
$99/mo
Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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8.1
bmiMD
Compounded from
$99/mo
Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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7.7
Synergy Rx
Compounded from
$199/mo
Save $1,150/mo vs Wegovy
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Provider	Compounded from	Save vs brand
7.4Breeze MedsTop pick	$199/mo	Save $1,150/mo	Get started →
8.2Gala	$149/mo	Save $937/mo	Get started →
6.9TMates	$249/mo	Save $1,100/mo	Get started →
7.9Trimi Health	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →
8.1bmiMD	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →
7.7Synergy Rx	$199/mo	Save $1,150/mo	Get started →

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Shreveport at a Glance

Shreveport population

187,593

City proper

Metro-area population

393,406

Wider telehealth market

Louisiana obesity rank

#5 of 50

1 = highest prevalence

Louisiana avg. compounded price

$195/mo

Semaglutide, cash-pay

About GLP-1 Access in Shreveport

Shreveport is a major city in Louisiana with a population of approximately 187,593 residents. Telehealth is legal in Louisiana, and licensed GLP-1 providers can prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide and ship directly to Shreveport ZIP codes. Prices, formulary availability, and specific provider state coverage vary — confirm with the provider before starting.

The Shreveport metro area brings the wider telehealth-serviceable population to roughly 393,406 residents, extending beyond the city's 187,593 city-proper population.

Louisiana's adult obesity rate is approximately 39.9% based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data^[2], and state rankings are published in CDC's Adult Obesity Facts^[3]. Louisiana is one of the highest-obesity states in the country (#5 of 50), where GLP-1 demand and specialist wait times run high, making telehealth especially valuable for Shreveport residents. Before starting treatment, it's worth understanding what the clinical trials actually showed about GLP-1 side effects.

Louisiana Medicaid does not currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss alone (Diabetes only), which is why cash-pay compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — averaging $195/month — is the realistic path for most Shreveport residents seeking obesity treatment outside a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Looking beyond Shreveport? See all GLP-1 providers in Louisiana, or read our Louisiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Semaglutide in Shreveport

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All GLP-1 Providers Serving Shreveport

Found

Verified partner

Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access

8.3

Personalized weight care platform with a self-pay membership model plus medication costs.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

7.5

Pros

✓Aggressively low monthly pricing
✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
✓Compounded GLP-1 access

Cons

✗Limited public information on program details

Starting from $99/moRead full review →

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CoreAge Rx

Verified partner

Best for: best overall value

8.3

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-verified compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with free 2-day shipping to all 50 states. Backed by licensed physicians and 24/7 support, it delivers the most competitive pricing in the compounded GLP-1 space.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5

User Experience15%

8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.8

Accessibility10%

Support10%

8.4

Pros

✓LegitScript certified — rigorous pharmacy standards
✓Free 2-day shipping nationwide
✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
✓Lowest per-month pricing in the compounded segment
✓24/7 support team
✓All 50 states covered

Cons

✗Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
✗Newer brand with fewer independent reviews than legacy players

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Pallas Health

Verified partner

Best for: the most complete public disclosure of pharmacies and prescribing physicians we have found

8.1

Pallas Health is a telehealth platform operated by Brentmoor, Inc. offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide alongside brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro. Compounded plans average $199 and $299 a month with provider care, check-ins and messaging included and no separate membership fee, and the price stays the same at every dose. Its clinical disclosures page is unusually complete: two named advising physicians with verifiable NPIs, the clinical partner Lion MD, six named partner pharmacies, and coverage in all 50 states plus DC.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

7.5

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

8.5

Trust & Safety15%

Accessibility10%

Support10%

Pros

✓Names six partner pharmacies with phone numbers and websites, the most complete pharmacy disclosure we have recorded.
✓Publishes two advising physicians with NPI numbers you can verify yourself in the federal NPPES registry.
✓Price stays the same at every dose, and provider care, check-ins and messaging are included with no membership fee.
✓Offers brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro alongside compounded options, and serves all 50 states plus DC.

Cons

✗Billed $597 every 12 weeks, not monthly; at 4.33 cycles a year the true cost is about $216/mo, above the $199 advertised.
✗The homepage claims "200,000+ patients" while the clinical page describes a July 2026 launch and existing waitlist patients.
✗Canceling after a payment deducts third-party processing costs plus a $5 fee per refunded payment.
✗In states requiring a live video visit a $60 deposit is taken at checkout, and it may be retained if you abandon the intake.

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RxSpan MD

Verified partner

Best for: physician-led, pharmacy-transparent compounded GLP-1 with brand-name options

8.1

RxSpan MD is a physician-led telehealth practice founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo, as injections or oral capsules — plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic. It's unusually transparent: it names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group, ships free, and includes unlimited 24/7 support. Available in all 50 states.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

Effectiveness25%

8.5

User Experience15%

7.5

Trust & Safety15%

9.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

8.9

Pros

✓Physician-led — founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20+ years' experience
✓Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo (injection or oral capsules), plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic
✓Names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group
✓LegitScript-certified (#50405601); free expedited shipping and unlimited 24/7 support included
✓Available in all 50 states via a 2-minute assessment

Cons

✗Compounded pricing ($249 semaglutide / $329 tirzepatide) sits mid-to-high versus the cheapest telehealth options
✗Brand-name GLP-1 is priced steeply (Wegovy $1,349, Ozempic $1,299, Zepbound $1,069)
✗Multi-vertical practice (also hair, sexual health, longevity), not weight-loss-only
✗Legal entity name isn't published on the site

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Strut Health

Verified partner

Best for: oral-lozenge compounded GLP-1 access

8.0

Strut Health offers LegitScript + ACHC-accredited compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injectable and oral lozenge formats, shipping to 49 states. Board-certified US physicians handle prescribing with free unlimited follow-up messaging, but eligibility is gated behind a 'medical necessity' clinician determination that isn't publicly defined.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

Support10%

Pros

✓Both LegitScript and ACHC accredited — pharmacy oversight most compounded GLP-1 providers don't carry
✓Oral lozenge option for semaglutide ($99/mo) and tirzepatide ($199/mo) — an injection-free alternative
✓Auto-refill pricing saves 13–21% vs one-off orders
✓Free unlimited follow-up messaging with board-certified US physicians
✓Ships to 49 states (only Arkansas excluded)

Cons

✗Requires a "medical necessity" review, but the criteria aren't published — you can't self-screen before paying for a consult
✗Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
✗Pharmacy partners aren't named — you can't verify the compounding source
✗No insurance accepted — cash pay only
✗Phone consultation requirement varies by state

Editorial score · methodology

$179/mosemaglutide

$209/motirzepatide

CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideGHK-CuGlutathioneLegitScript Verified

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In-Person vs Telehealth in Shreveport

Patients in Shreveport have two main paths to GLP-1 treatment: an in-person obesity medicine or bariatric program, or a licensed telehealth provider that ships to Louisiana addresses. In-person programs are generally preferable for patients with complex medical needs, those pursuing bariatric surgery, or patients whose insurance covers a brand-name anti-obesity GLP-1 and requires in-person documentation. Telehealth is generally preferable for patients seeking cash-pay compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from a 503A compounding pharmacy^[5]. Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage of anti-obesity GLP-1s in Louisiana varies by plan^[4].

In-person weight-management clinics in Shreveport (43 in our directory)

From the NPI registry, cross-checked against obesity-medicine and bariatric taxonomy codes — mostly endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

Binod Pokhrel — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 850 Olive St Ste A
Dakota Boston — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 480
David Scarborough — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1501 Kings Hwy
Donna Rushing — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1455 E Bert Kouns Loop
Joshua Maier — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 510 E Stoner Ave
Kamal Bhusal — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1501 Kings Hwy
Michelle Chico — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 411
Rajini Kanth Yatavelli — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1501 Kings Hwy

Browse all 43 Shreveport clinics in the directory →

Cost of GLP-1 Medications in Shreveport

Average compounded semaglutide (Louisiana)^[1]

$195/month

Brand-name Wegovy in Shreveport typically costs $1,349/month without insurance, while Zepbound runs $1,086/month. Compounded semaglutide through telehealth providers averages $195/month in Louisiana, representing savings of more than $13,000 per year. For a full breakdown of every low-cost option, read our cheapest way to get GLP-1s without insurance guide. If you're deciding between the two paths, see our compounded vs. branded GLP-1 decision guide.

Other Cities in Louisiana

Comparing options beyond Shreveport? GLP-1 telehealth providers ship statewide, so these Louisiana cities have their own dedicated pricing and provider breakdowns:

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Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory

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Sources & methodology — as of August 2026

1.Weight Loss Rankings — GLP-1 Pricing Index 2026 (our independent dataset)— WeightLossRankings.org.
2.CDC BRFSS — Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps by State (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3.CDC — State Obesity Rankings and Adult Obesity Facts— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
4.KFF — Medicaid coverage research (anti-obesity & GLP-1 drug policy)— Kaiser Family Foundation.
5.FDA — Compounding and the 503A Pharmacy Framework— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.