At Medi-Slim Weight Loss & Spa, we don't dispense brand-name Wegovy. We dispense compounded semaglutide — the generic equivalent, same active ingredient, prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Here's what that means, how treatment works with us, and who it's right for.
With more than two decades helping Las Vegas patients, MediSlim has built a reputation around honest, transparent weight-loss medicine.
What Is Wegovy?
Wegovy is Novo Nordisk's brand name for semaglutide, dosed and marketed specifically for chronic weight management. Ozempic is the same molecule dosed for type 2 diabetes. Both are brand-name products from Novo Nordisk.
Semaglutide mimics a gut hormone called GLP-1 and does three useful things:
- Keeps you full longer after meals
- Quiets the constant hunger signal
- Steadies your blood sugar, which cuts cravings
In clinical trials, patients on semaglutide lost around 12–15% of their starting body weight over about a year.
Why We Dispense Compounded Semaglutide (Not Brand-Name Wegovy)
We want to be straightforward here. When you come to MediSlim, you are not getting the Novo Nordisk-branded Wegovy pen. You're getting compounded semaglutide, which is the same active ingredient prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy.
Why we work this way:
- Supply of brand-name Wegovy has been inconsistent since demand exploded
- Compounding lets us dispense directly to you without depending on retail pharmacy stock
- You're paying for the medication, not the brand label
The active ingredient is identical. The difference is the preparation and the supply chain. We tell every patient this at their consultation so nobody is surprised.
How Treatment Works at MediSlim
- You book a paid consultation. Meet with one of our providers. We go through your medical history, your weight history, and your goals.
- Medical assessment. Labs if needed to make sure semaglutide is safe for you.
- Plan. If it's a good fit, we set your starting dose and map out the early weeks.
- Weekly injections. You do them at home, or come in and we handle it.
- Follow-up. Regular check-ins to titrate your dose and keep you on track.
Our team handles nutrition and lifestyle guidance directly, alongside the medication.
Who It's For
Semaglutide generally fits adults who:
- Have a BMI of 30 or higher, or
- Have a BMI of 27 or higher with a weight-related condition like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
We rule it out for patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, a history of pancreatitis, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, severe gastrointestinal issues, or anyone pregnant or nursing.
What the First Few Months Look Like
Most patients notice appetite changes within a couple of weeks, with the scale usually starting to move by week 4–6 as your dose is titrated up. Results vary patient to patient — some see steady progress over many months, others move faster. Your provider will help you set realistic expectations based on your starting point.
Common side effects:
- Nausea — most common, fades with each dose step
- Mild stomach upset — usually temporary
- Reduced appetite — the mechanism, occasionally stronger than expected
We keep side effects manageable by starting low, titrating slowly, and being reachable.
Ready to Start? Here's How to Reach Us
Medi-Slim Weight Loss & Spa is in Las Vegas and serves patients from Henderson, Summerlin, Spring Valley, North Las Vegas, and the surrounding areas. Consultations are paid and by appointment — we don't work with insurance.
- See what our patients say: Read our Google reviews
- Learn more: medisliminc.com
- Call us: (702) 258-8456
Frequently Asked Questions
Is compounded semaglutide the same as Wegovy?
Active ingredient is the same. Wegovy is Novo Nordisk's brand-name product; compounded semaglutide is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Same molecule, different preparation.
Why not prescribe brand-name Wegovy?
Brand-name supply has been unreliable, and retail pharmacy availability for cash-pay patients is inconsistent. Compounding lets us get you treatment without those bottlenecks.
Does MediSlim work with insurance?
No. We're cash-pay. Pricing is transparent and walked through at your consultation.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
Clinical trials showed around 12–15% of body weight over about a year. Your results depend on your starting point, your dose, and your consistency with habits.
Do I have to inject myself?
It's a small weekly injection. Most patients find it easier than they expected. We teach you how, or you can come in and have us do it.
Can I get treatment in Henderson or Summerlin?
Yes — we see patients from across the valley. Book a consultation and we'll take it from there.
Ready to see if compounded semaglutide is the right fit? Book a consultation or call (702) 258-8456.
