How does online physician-supervised weight-loss treatment work?

With GOAL.MD, you complete a confidential online health intake, a licensed physician reviews your history to determine whether treatment is appropriate, and if approved, your medication is prepared by a licensed U.S. pharmacy and shipped to you. You then get ongoing physician supervision, nutrition coaching, and progress monitoring — all without in-person visits.

The steps

1. Complete a secure online intake about your health history and goals.

2. A licensed physician reviews your information and decides whether treatment is medically appropriate — you select a preference, but the clinical decision rests with the physician.

3. If approved, a licensed U.S. pharmacy prepares your medication and ships it to your door.

4. You receive ongoing physician supervision, nutrition coaching, and check-ins to adjust your plan over time.

What makes it different

GOAL.MD is physician-led with transparent pricing and no in-person visit required. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are prepared by licensed U.S. pharmacies. Treatment is only provided when a physician determines it's appropriate for you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Mimlitz, MD (NPI 1508891870), Chief Physician of GOAL.MD. Physician-supervised telehealth. More at goal.md/answers.