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Doctor-guided GLP-1 care for Ellicott City, MD
Compounded GLP-1s
from $135/mo all-in
- Semaglutide and tirzepatide injections
- Medicine, doctor and shipping in one price
- Unlimited video visits and messaging
Brand-name GLP-1s
$28/mo + cost of medicine
Medicine from $149/mo at LillyDirect or NovoCare
- Zepbound, Wegovy and Foundayo
- Prescriptions and ongoing care from your doctor
- Buy the medicine at the maker's price
It takes about 2 minutes. A doctor reviews your information at no cost. You pay only if you choose medication.
Five simple steps, starting online
Fill intake
Tell us about your health and goals.
Get started
Request care
Choose an online request, written message, or video visit.
See care options
Get reviewed
A doctor licensed in Maryland decides whether treatment is right for you.
Meet the team
Subscribe
If prescribed, start your subscription and we'll order your medication.
See pricing
Get meds
Your medication ships directly from a licensed U.S. pharmacy, anywhere in Maryland.
Your pharmacyThree ways to request care
Request medication online
FastestKnow what you want? Send it for review — no appointment needed.
Message a doctor
If you have questionsAsk anything and weigh your options in writing.
Book a video visit
If you'd rather talkTalk it through live and decide together.
In every case a licensed doctor reviews your information and makes the final prescribing decision.
Care continues after you start
Dose adjustment
Example tirzepatide dosing over time
Message or video visit your doctor any time
Questions about your treatment, side effects, adjusting your dose — whatever it is, just reach out.
Personally adjusted dosage throughout your journey
Your doctor finds the dose that works for you, based on your needs and tolerability.
Our care programs
Every care program includes unlimited doctor's care:
- Prescribing
- Dose adjustments and titration
- Help with side effects
- Answers to your questions along the way
Your first evaluation and video visit with the doctor are free.
If the doctor finds a program right for you, its price depends on the medication. The price you see below is the whole price, billed monthly, with no shipping fees or added taxes. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Compounded medication
We send two months or more (depending on your dose) of medication at a time to save on refrigerated overnight shipping costs. That's why we have a two-month minimum commitment when you start: you're billed when you start and again one month later. After each refill, you can cancel 30 days after you request it.
Semaglutide
- Self-administered weekly injections
- Needles, syringes, alcohol pads and a sharps container
- Anti-nausea medication if needed
- Unlimited messaging and video visits with your doctor
- Two-month minimum commitment
Dose tiers & prices
| Stage | Dose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 0.24–0.48 mg/wk | $135/mo |
| Medium | >0.48–1.2 mg/wk | $159/mo |
| High-dose | >1.2–2.4 mg/wk | $199/mo |
Tirzepatide
- Self-administered weekly injections
- Needles, syringes, alcohol pads and a sharps container
- Anti-nausea medication if needed
- Unlimited messaging and video visits with your doctor
- Two-month minimum commitment
Dose tiers & prices
| Stage | Dose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 2.5–5 mg/wk | $169/mo |
| Medium | >5–10 mg/wk | $219/mo |
| High-dose | >10–15 mg/wk | $269/mo |
Brand-name medication
You pay for your care and the medicine separately. Once the doctor sends your prescription to the pharmacy, you set up an account at LillyDirect or NovoCare, pay for the medicine there and order its free home delivery. No minimum commitment, cancel anytime.
Zepbound®(tirzepatide)
- Self-administered weekly injections
- Single-dose vial or KwikPen
- Unlimited messaging and video visits with your doctor
- No minimum, cancel any time
FDA-approved
Brand-name
Medicine at LillyDirect
You buy it yourself, from Lilly's own direct-to-patient service.
| Dose | Price |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mg/wk | $299/mo |
| 5 mg/wk | $399/mo |
| 7.5–15 mg/wk | $449†/mo |
| Supply kit | Price |
| Needles and syringes (pen needles for KwikPen) | $5/mo |
Wegovy®(semaglutide)
- Self-administered weekly injections
- Pens with the needle built in
- Unlimited messaging and video visits with your doctor
- No minimum, cancel any time
FDA-approved
Brand-name
Medicine at NovoCare
You buy it yourself, from Novo Nordisk's own direct-to-patient service.
| Dose | Price |
|---|---|
| 0.25–2.4 mg/wk | $349‡/mo |
| 7.2 mg/wk | $399/mo |
Foundayo™(orforglipron)
- A pill once a day
- No food or water rules
- Unlimited messaging and video visits with your doctor
- No minimum, cancel any time
FDA-approved
Brand-name
Medicine at LillyDirect
You buy it yourself, from Lilly's own direct-to-patient service.
| Dose | Price |
|---|---|
| 0.8–2.5 mg/day | $149§/mo |
| 5.5 mg/day | $199§/mo |
| 9–17.2 mg/day | $299†/mo |
†Zepbound 7.5–15 mg is $449 a month when you reorder within 45 days of your last delivery; otherwise $499 at 7.5 mg and $699 at 10–15 mg.
†Foundayo 9–17.2 mg is $299 a month when you reorder within 45 days of your last delivery; otherwise $349 at 14.5–17.2 mg, and 9 mg stays $299.
‡New Wegovy patients pay $199 a month for their first two fills of 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg, through December 31, 2026.
§Foundayo 2.5 mg is $149 a month through December 31, 2026, then $199.
§Foundayo 5.5 mg is $199 a month through December 31, 2026, then $299.
Medicine prices are the makers' self-pay prices as of October 19, 2026, and can change.
Meet your doctor
Every prescription is reviewed and written by a doctor licensed in Maryland.
James Simmons, MD
I work only with evidence-based treatments, and my job is to help you make an informed decision.
“Researched a medication yourself? Bring it. I'm more than open to talking it through — we'll find what works for you, within what the evidence and the law allow.”View my credentials and state licenses
Meet your pharmacies
Your compounded medicine comes only from licensed US pharmacies, each filling your prescription for you.
Your prescription is filled by one of these partners, depending on your medication and location.
Lyndee Owens
June 2026Super easy process! The online doctor consultation was quick and convenient. Plus my medication arrived in the mail much faster than I expected. Great communication and an overall smooth experience.
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Less overhead, lower prices
A simpler operation keeps unrelated costs out of your price, whether you choose compounded or brand-name medicine.
What the same dose costs
Pick a program and dose to update the chart.
The price at the higher doses within 2.5–5 mg/wk.
Prices as of October 2026, from each company’s published pricing.
What you pay for
- Your doctor: reviews, dose decisions, messaging and video visits
- Compounded: the medication and refrigerated delivery
- Brand-name: the medicine at the maker's own price, with no markup from us
- Licenses and independent quality checks
Costs we cut
- Insurance billing and prior authorizations
- Repeated paperwork
- Administrative layers
- Large advertising campaigns
GLP-1 telehealth in Maryland: how it works.
Telehealth rules vary by state, and so does how our service works. Here is exactly what to expect in Maryland — with the public records to verify our licensure.
- In Maryland, a licensed physician reviews your medical intake online and decides whether a video visit is needed.
- James Simmons, MD is licensed to practice in Maryland (license D0107726). Verify it yourself with the Maryland Board of Physicians.
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are still prescribed lawfully, in narrower cases than before the FDA shortages ended. Is compounded tirzepatide still legal in 2026? explains the federal rules with the FDA’s own dates, and how to check any provider.
Law and coverage answers checked against primary sources on September 14, 2026.
Do I need to visit a clinic in Ellicott City?
No. Care starts online: a physician licensed in Maryland reviews your intake and prescribes when appropriate, and you can book a video visit if you want one. A licensed US pharmacy ships your medication overnight to your Ellicott City address. Nothing about starting treatment requires leaving home.
How much does GLP-1 treatment cost in Ellicott City?
One all-in monthly price, identical across Maryland: semaglutide from $135/month (weekly injections) and tirzepatide from $169/month. The medication, your doctor visits, and overnight shipping to Ellicott City are all included, with no membership fee. The intake and your doctor's first review or visit are free.
Can I get semaglutide or tirzepatide in Ellicott City?
Yes. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are available to Ellicott City patients as weekly injections, prescribed after an online medical review with a physician licensed in Maryland and shipped overnight from a licensed US pharmacy.
How does medication delivery work in Ellicott City?
Your prescription is filled by a licensed US pharmacy and shipped overnight in refrigerated, cold-chain packaging to your Ellicott City address, with no pharmacy pickup. Refills ship the same way.
How fast does medication arrive in Ellicott City?
Once you start medication, the pharmacy typically fills and ships your order within 5–7 business days, and it travels overnight once it ships.
Do you take insurance?
Not at this time. For compounded medicine we charge one all-in monthly price with the medication, doctor visits, and shipping included, so there is no prior authorization. Brand-name care is $28/month for the doctor, and you buy the medicine from the maker's pharmacy. HSA and FSA cards are accepted at checkout, and we provide itemized receipts and a Letter of Medical Necessity on request.
Who prescribes my medication?
James Simmons, MD, our medical director, is licensed in Maryland and board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM). He personally reviews your intake, meets with you over video when either of you wants a visit, and supervises your treatment over time.
More Maryland cities we serve
Care starts online and medication ships overnight anywhere in Maryland, so care is the same in every city:
Related guides
Read more about GLP-1 care in Maryland, or see where else Gentle Health is available.
- Compounded GLP-1 in Maryland: the full guide
How telehealth prescribing works, what Maryland's pharmacy rules mean for you, and how prices compare across the programs serving the state.
- Every state we serve
See where we provide care and how it works in each state.
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