Semaglutide. Clinician-Supervised Weight Loss That Works
The active ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®. Prescribed by licensed providers, dosed to your biology, and monitored throughout your program. Not a subscription box. A medical treatment.
In person in Sugar Hill or online by telehealth.
What Is Semaglutide, and How Does It Work?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone (glucagon-like peptide-1) that regulates appetite, blood sugar, and gastric emptying. By binding to GLP-1 receptors in the brain, it reduces hunger signals, increases the feeling of fullness after eating, and slows the rate at which food leaves the stomach.
The result is that you eat less, not because you are white-knuckling through hunger, but because the hunger itself is reduced at the neurological level. For patients in the Gwinnett County area and by telehealth, this represents a clinically meaningful shift from every previous weight loss attempt.
At Tactus Health, semaglutide is prescribed after a full health history review and a consultation with our clinicians. Dosing follows an individualized GLP-1 titration schedule, starting low and adjusted upward based on your tolerance and response. The goal is maximum effectiveness with minimum side effects.
You may have heard of Ozempic® (FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes) or Wegovy® (FDA-approved for chronic weight management). Semaglutide is the active ingredient in both. We prescribe compounded semaglutide through FDA-registered 503A/503B compounding pharmacies or, where clinically appropriate, brand-name formulations depending on your situation and access. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products.
Not sure which is right for you? Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) is a proven GLP-1 agonist with the largest clinical dataset. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) adds a GIP mechanism and typically produces greater average weight loss.
The Tactus Semaglutide Protocol
Most GLP-1 services send you a questionnaire, approve you in minutes, and ship medication. That is not what happens here. Every patient who starts semaglutide at Tactus Health is seen directly by our medical team, dual-board-certified providers who understand both the metabolic and neurological drivers of weight gain.
Your program includes a comprehensive intake covering weight history, metabolic health, medications, and any contraindications. Dosing follows a conservative GLP-1 titration schedule designed to get you to a therapeutic dose without the side effects that cause most patients to stop. Every follow-up, every dose adjustment, and every lab review is handled by the same provider who saw you on day one.
From Consultation to Your Door
Free Consultation
A 20 to 30 minute visit with a licensed provider, in person or by telehealth. We review your health history, goals, and anything that would affect treatment before prescribing.
In-Person or Virtual
Labs (Recommended)
Baseline bloodwork helps us tailor your protocol, and labs from the past 90 days count. Use any Quest or Labcorp; your provider advises whether you need them.
Optional but Recommended
Prescription Issued
Your provider reviews everything and sends the prescription to our pharmacy partner, often the same day. Compounded semaglutide ships with all supplies included.
Same-Day Rx
Delivered to Your Door
Cold-shipped to you within 5 to 7 business days, with instructions and supplies included. Your provider follows up at your first monthly check-in.
Shipped to Your Door
Semaglutide Doesn’t Just Fix Your Stomach. It Silences the Food Noise.
Most people describe food noise as the constant mental chatter about eating: thinking about your next meal while finishing the current one, obsessing over what you should or should not eat, and feeling a pull toward food even when you are not physically hungry. For many patients, this mental exhaustion is the real reason previous diets failed, not a lack of willpower.
Semaglutide reduces food noise by acting on GLP-1 receptors in the hypothalamus and reward centers of the brain, specifically the regions that govern appetite-driven behavior. The result is not just eating less. It is thinking about food less. Patients consistently describe it as the first time food felt neutral rather than urgent.
“The patients who do best on GLP-1 therapy are the ones who finally understand that their struggle was never about discipline. It was about neurochemistry. Semaglutide changes the signal. We change the outcome.”
Dr. Ashar N. · DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Semaglutide Results Timeline
Results vary by starting weight, dose, diet, and activity level. This timeline reflects typical patient experience at Tactus Health at therapeutic doses, following the protocol our medical team uses for every GLP-1 patient.
Beyond weight loss, semaglutide can also improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular markers, liver health, and blood pressure. Your provider tracks these alongside your weight over the course of your program.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is appropriate for a broad range of patients. Our providers review every candidate individually, but the following general criteria apply to most programs:
- ✓BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition
- ✓BMI 30+ regardless of comorbidities
- ✓Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
- ✓Failed previous diet or exercise programs
- ✓Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance
- ✗Personal or family history of MTC
- ✗Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
- ✗History of pancreatitis
- ✗Pregnancy or planning pregnancy
- ✗Type 1 diabetes
Not sure if you qualify? Your free consultation is the right place to find out. Your care team will review your full history and give you a clear answer.
Dr. Ashar N.
Dr. Ashar holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and two national board certifications, one in family practice and one in psychiatric mental health.
She founded Tactus Health to close the gap she watched her own family fall through: symptoms that were real, labs that came back normal, and no one willing to connect the two.
She is responsible for the protocols our medical team follows, and for the training of the clinicians who deliver them. Holding both certifications is why those protocols treat hormones, mood, sleep and metabolism as one system rather than five separate appointments.
Semaglutide FAQ
Ozempic and Wegovy contain the same active ingredient (semaglutide) but are FDA-approved for different indications. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy is approved for chronic weight management at the higher 2.4mg dose. Compounded semaglutide contains the same molecule, prepared by licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacies, and is prescribed when brand-name products are unavailable or inaccessible. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products. Our clinical team will recommend the right option based on your clinical situation and access.
We start at 0.25 mg weekly for four weeks to minimize gastrointestinal side effects during the titration phase. Your providers then increase your dose at monthly check-ins based on your tolerance and response, not a fixed schedule. The goal is to reach the most effective dose for you without the nausea and discomfort that cause most patients to abandon GLP-1 therapy. Patients who titrate slowly consistently report better experiences and better long-term results.
Labs are recommended but not always required. Baseline bloodwork helps our clinical team personalize your protocol and identify anything that would affect your treatment. If you have labs completed within the past 90 days, those are typically sufficient. Our providers will advise during your consultation on whether new labs are needed in your specific case. For telehealth patients, Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp have thousands of convenient locations nationwide.
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, constipation, and occasionally vomiting or diarrhea. These are most common during dose escalation and typically improve as your body adjusts. The conservative GLP-1 titration schedule at Tactus Health dramatically reduces the severity of these effects compared to aggressive dose increases. More serious but rare risks include pancreatitis. An absolute contraindication exists for those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
Clinical data from the STEP 4 trial shows that patients who discontinued semaglutide after significant weight loss regained approximately two-thirds of their lost weight within a year. Obesity is a chronic condition. Semaglutide manages it rather than curing it, similar to how blood pressure medication manages hypertension. Long-term use planning, and in some cases transitioning to a lower maintenance dose, are part of how your care team approaches this conversation.
Yes. Semaglutide was originally developed for type 2 diabetes management. If you have T2D, semaglutide may be especially beneficial as it addresses both blood sugar control and weight. Our clinical team will review your current diabetes medications during your consultation to ensure safe combination, particularly regarding hypoglycemia risk with sulfonylureas or insulin.
Cost depends on whether you are seen in person or by telehealth, and on your medication and dose, so a single number would not fit your situation. Your provider reviews the full cost with you at your free consultation, with no obligation. There are no hidden fees, we do not require insurance, and we accept HSA and FSA. Brand-name options may have insurance coverage.
Yes. Tactus Health is located at 1400 Buford Hwy NE, Suite K 2, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 and serves Gwinnett County and the greater Atlanta area in person, including those from Buford, Suwanee, Duluth, Lawrenceville, and Cumming. Telehealth semaglutide programs are also available for patients by telehealth. All consultations, prescriptions, and monthly check-ins can be completed virtually for telehealth patients.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashar N., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Rapid weight loss can affect skin elasticity. Our Sugar Hill clinic offers RF Microneedling and skin tightening treatments to help your skin adapt to your new body. Ask at your consultation.
Ready to Start Your Semaglutide Program?
Free consultation with our licensed providers. Baseline labs ordered same day if needed. Medication ships to your door within 5–7 business days of your prescription.
Sugar Hill, GA · Telehealth or in-person