GLP-1 Weight Loss in Shreveport (2026)

166 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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  1. Top pick
    7.9
    Trimi Health

    Compounded from

    $99/mo

    Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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  2. 8.1
    bmiMD

    Compounded from

    $99/mo

    Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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  3. 8.1
    RxSpan MD

    Compounded from

    $249/mo

    Save $1,100/mo vs Wegovy
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  4. 8.0
    Strut Health

    Compounded from

    $99/mo

    Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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  5. 7.1
    MEDVi

    Compounded from

    $179/mo

    Save $1,170/mo vs Wegovy
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  6. 7.4
    Brightmeds

    Compounded from

    $100/mo

    Save $986/mo vs Zepbound
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See all 166 GLP-1 providers serving Shreveport ↓

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

1

CoreAge Rx

Verified partner

Best for: best overall value

8.3

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified 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%
8
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
Starting from $99/moRead full review →
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2

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%
9
User Experience15%
8
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 →
Visit Found →
3

Gala

Verified partner

Best for: compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping

8.2

Gala (legal entity AI Coaching Inc., d/b/a Gala GLP-1) is a Delaware-incorporated telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1/GIP (tirzepatide) on a yearly subscription, a lower-priced microdosing version of the same protocol, and brand-name Ozempic. It does not sell a compounded semaglutide product. The marketing site claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included. An oral Wegovy pill option is listed as 'coming soon.'

Score Breakdown

Value25%
8.5
Effectiveness25%
8.5
User Experience15%
8
Trust & Safety15%
7.3
Accessibility10%
8
Support10%
8.4

Pros

  • ✓Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $179/mo with all doses included on the yearly plan
  • ✓Lower microdosing tirzepatide tier at $149/mo for a sub-therapeutic starting protocol
  • ✓Brand-name Ozempic available alongside compounded options
  • ✓Claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included
  • ✓24/7 support, provider visit included, cancel anytime
  • ✓LegitScript certified

Cons

  • ✗$179/mo requires a yearly subscription — the standalone monthly price isn't published
  • ✗Brand-name Ozempic at $1,299/mo is higher than peers (e.g., Found at $1,100/mo)
  • ✗Pharmacy partners not named — only a "network of pharmacies" reference
  • ✗Wegovy oral pill listed as "coming soon," not yet available
  • ✗Per-state availability isn't listed; the all-50-states claim is gated behind intake
Starting from $149/moRead full review →
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4

Embody

Verified partner

Best for: low flat-rate compounded GLP-1 pricing at every dose

7.8

Embody offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide via injection plus a unique compounded oral tirzepatide gum formulation. Aggressive flat-rate pricing with all 50 states and a 24/7 clinician messaging model led by a board-certified internal medicine CMO.

Score Breakdown

Value25%
8.5
Effectiveness25%
8
User Experience15%
7
Trust & Safety15%
6.8
Accessibility10%
8.5
Support10%
8

Pros

  • ✓Among the lowest flat rates in the compounded segment — $79/mo semaglutide and $129/mo tirzepatide injection at every dose
  • ✓Unique compounded oral tirzepatide gum formulation — alternative for patients who prefer not to inject
  • ✓Available in all 50 states with no insurance friction
  • ✓24/7 unlimited clinician messaging and dose-adjustment support included
  • ✓Medical leadership by Dr. Alan Viglione, board-certified in Internal Medicine

Cons

  • ✗The $79 rate is an auto-applied promo 'locked forever'; the terms list $199/mo and reviewers allege the lock isn't honored
  • ✗Compounded only — no FDA-approved brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro option
  • ✗Pharmacy partners not publicly named — compounding source transparency is limited
  • ✗Compounded oral tirzepatide has no FDA-approved counterpart, and oral GLP-1 bioavailability is still clinically debated
Starting from $79/moRead full review →
Visit Embody →
5

Live Vital

Verified partner

Best for: low-cost, physician-led compounded GLP-1 with peptide and hormone options

7.7

Live Vital is a physician-led telehealth practice founded by Dr. Patrick Taylor, MD, offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide advertised from $99/mo and tirzepatide from $183/mo, both sold as 10-week protocols — alongside peptide and hormone therapy. Every plan is doctor-prescribed, filled by a licensed US pharmacy, and shipped to your door, with unlimited care-team messaging. Fully telehealth in all 50 states.

Score Breakdown

Value25%
8.5
Effectiveness25%
7.5
User Experience15%
6.5
Trust & Safety15%
7.3
Accessibility10%
8.5
Support10%
8

Pros

  • ✓Physician-led — founded by Dr. Patrick Taylor, MD; all treatments doctor-prescribed via the clinical team
  • ✓Transparent published pricing: semaglutide from $99/mo, tirzepatide from $183/mo, both on 10-week protocols
  • ✓Every plan includes doctor prescribing, licensed-pharmacy medication, and direct-to-door shipping
  • ✓Unlimited messaging with the care team; you can cancel at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period
  • ✓Fully telehealth in all 50 states

Cons

  • ✗The advertised '/mo' rate divides a 10-week protocol by three, so a calendar month really costs about $130 or $239
  • ✗Doesn't accept insurance (HSA/FSA funds only)
  • ✗Compounding pharmacy isn't named (only 'a licensed US pharmacy')
  • ✗Medications and lab work are generally non-refundable once ordered, and consultation refunds are at the practice's discretion
  • ✗Also a peptide/longevity practice; those peptides are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this)
Starting from $99/moRead full review →
Visit Live Vital →
Browse all 166 GLP-1 providers serving Shreveport A–Z

Also consider: 341 providers with undisclosed state coverage

These providers offer GLP-1 weight loss service (verified on their own websites) but do not publish a complete state-availability list publicly — their intake flow determines eligibility. We have not independently confirmed Shreveport coverage for the providers below. Start the signup intake to check whether they serve your area before proceeding.

7.7/ 10
Verified partner

Ro

Best for: broadest GLP-1 formulary including Foundayo on day-one of launch

★★★★☆3.9/5

Editorial score · methodology

$149/moorforglipron
BrandOrforglipron
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8.0/ 10
Verified partner

ShedRx

Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access

★★★★☆4/5

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide
$199/motirzepatide
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideOrforglipronGHK-Cu
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7.3/ 10
Verified partner

altRX

Best for: the only platform offering all four brand-name GLP-1s plus compounded

★★★★☆3.7/5

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide
$249/motirzepatide
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideLegitScript VerifiedFDA Warning
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7.4/ 10
Verified partner

Luvo Health

Best for: compounded and brand GLP-1s, oral tablets and peptides on one price list

★★★★☆3.7/5

Editorial score · methodology

$249/mosemaglutide
$339/motirzepatide
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideGonadorelinNAD+LegitScript Verified
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7.7/ 10
Verified partner

TrimRx

Best for: best overall value

★★★★☆3.9/5

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide
$259/motirzepatide
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatide
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6.9/ 10
Verified partner

DudeMeds

Best for: men seeking no-fee GLP-1 access with oral and injectable options

★★★★☆3.5/5

Editorial score · methodology

$175/mosemaglutide
$233/motirzepatide
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideNAD+
Get StartedRead full DudeMeds review →

Browse all 341 providers with undisclosed coverage on the Louisiana page →

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:

New Orleans GLP-1 providers →Baton Rouge GLP-1 providers →

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
166 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.

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