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Doctor-guided GLP-1 care for Altoona, PA
Evidence-based care. Clear monthly pricing with no hidden fees or added taxes. Doctor support when you need it.
GLP-1 Programs
from $112/mo
- Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
- Oral and injectable options
- Unlimited video visits and messaging with your doctor
It takes about 2 minutes. A doctor reviews your information at no cost. You pay only if you choose medication.
Five simple steps, fully online
Fill intake
Tell us about your health and goals.
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Request care
Choose an online request, written message, or video visit.
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Get reviewed
A doctor licensed in Pennsylvania decides whether treatment is right for you.
Meet the team
Subscribe
If prescribed, start your subscription and we'll order your medication.
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Get meds
Your medication ships directly from a licensed U.S. pharmacy, anywhere in Pennsylvania.
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.
Upfront pricing
Your monthly price depends on the program and dose your doctor prescribes. The price you see is the whole price — no membership fees, shipping fees, or added taxes. Each shipment covers approximately 9–10 weeks, depending on the medication, with the cost billed monthly; once a requested refill is sent to the pharmacy, you're committed through that coverage period. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Oral semaglutide
- Once-daily drops under the tongue
- Refill cycle: 9 weeks
- Unlimited text and video visits with your doctor
Dose tiers & prices
| Stage | Dose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 2–4 mg/day | $112/mo |
| Medium | >4–8 mg/day | $189/mo |
| High-dose | >8–12 mg/day | $258/mo |
Semaglutide
- Self-administered weekly injections
- Refill cycle: 10 weeks
- Unlimited text and video visits with your doctor
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
- Refill cycle: 10 weeks
- Unlimited text and video visits with your doctor
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 |
Meet your doctor
Every prescription is reviewed and written by a doctor licensed in Pennsylvania.
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
We work only with licensed US pharmacies compounding under Section 503A.
Your prescription is filled by one of these partners, depending on your medication and location.
What people say
We ask our patients to leave a review on Google Maps, and that's what we have.
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.
Madison Gandy
June 2026Gentle Health has been amazing for my husband & I! We have collectively lost over 50lbs since January, with their products. Fast delivery and reliable customer service! Highly recommend if you’re looking for weight loss solutions.
Kara Holiman
June 2026The team at Gentle Health are top notch. I can’t recommend them enough. Such a great local find. Down 25lbs since starting! 10/10
Your money goes toward your care
A simpler operation means fewer unrelated costs built into your monthly price.
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 August 2026, from each company’s published pricing.
What you pay for
- Medication
- Doctor reviews and dose decisions
- Messaging and video visits
- Refrigerated delivery
- Licenses and independent quality checks
Costs we cut
- Insurance billing and prior authorizations
- Repeated paperwork
- Administrative layers
- Large advertising campaigns
- Paying extra for the brand
GLP-1 telehealth in Pennsylvania: how it works.
Telehealth rules vary by state, and so does how our service works. Here is exactly what to expect in Pennsylvania — with the public records to verify our licensure.
- In Pennsylvania, we offer fully-online prescribing: a licensed physician reviews your medical intake and can prescribe without a video visit.
- James Simmons, MD is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license MD496905). Verify it yourself with the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
Facts current as of August 26, 2026, from our licensing and policy records.
Do I need to visit a clinic in Altoona?
No. Care starts online: a physician licensed in Pennsylvania reviews your intake and prescribes when appropriate, with a video visit available any time you want one. A licensed US pharmacy ships your medication overnight to your Altoona address. Nothing about treatment requires leaving home.
How much does GLP-1 treatment cost in Altoona?
One all-in monthly price, identical across Pennsylvania: semaglutide from $112/month (oral drops) or $135/month (weekly injections), and tirzepatide from $169/month. The medication, your doctor visits, and overnight shipping to Altoona are all included, with no membership fee. The intake and first visit are free.
Can I get semaglutide or tirzepatide in Altoona?
Yes. Semaglutide is available to Altoona patients as once-daily oral drops or a weekly injection, and tirzepatide as a weekly injection, prescribed after an online medical review with a physician licensed in Pennsylvania and shipped overnight from a licensed US pharmacy.
How does medication delivery work in Altoona?
Your prescription is filled by a licensed US pharmacy and shipped overnight in refrigerated, cold-chain packaging to your Altoona address — no pickup, no clinic visit. Refills ship the same way for as long as you stay in treatment.
How fast does medication arrive in Altoona?
Once your doctor writes your prescription and the pharmacy fills it, your medication ships overnight and typically arrives the next business day. Delivery to your Altoona address is just as fast as anywhere else in Pennsylvania.
Do you take insurance?
Not at this time. We charge one all-in monthly price with the medication, doctor visits, and shipping included, so there are no prior authorizations or surprise bills. 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 Pennsylvania and board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM). He personally reviews your intake, is available over video whenever you or he want a visit, and supervises your treatment over time.
More Pennsylvania cities we serve
Visits are over video and medication ships overnight anywhere in Pennsylvania, so care is the same in every city:
Related guides
Read more about GLP-1 care in Pennsylvania, or see where else Gentle Health is available.
- Compounded GLP-1 in Pennsylvania: the full guide
How telehealth prescribing works, what Pennsylvania'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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