Plain-language education for business owners. This describes the category, not any specific offer, and is not medical advice.
What GLP-1 medications are
A class of prescription drugs used in medical weight management and metabolic care. This is a plain description of the category for practice owners. It is not medical advice, not an offer of treatment, and not guidance for treating your own patients.
Why lean mass matters on these drugs
Between 25% and 39% of the weight lost on semaglutide and tirzepatide is lean body mass. Current guidance points to 1.2 to 1.6 g/kg of protein daily alongside resistance work, and names dietitians and physiotherapists as part of the treatment team. This describes published evidence about the category, not a protocol for you to apply.
How telehealth prescribing works
A licensed clinician reviews a patient's health history through a secure intake, decides whether treatment is appropriate, and, where it is, issues a prescription that a licensed pharmacy fills. The clinician, not your practice, makes every clinical decision, and not everyone qualifies.
What compounding means
Compounded medications are prepared by state-licensed pharmacies for an individual patient. They are not the same as, or interchangeable with, brand-name approved drugs, and no such claim is made. Availability varies by state and by clinical judgement.
Scope of practice, plainly
Chiropractors have no prescribing authority in 49 of 50 states, and dietitians, massage therapists and physical therapists have none in any state. Offering a program does not change that. You do not assess suitability, recommend a medication, adjust a dose or answer clinical questions about it. Your own board's rules govern you and this page is not legal advice.
What a practice can and cannot say
You can say you offer access to a medical program and that an independent clinician will assess the patient. You cannot diagnose, cannot recommend a specific medication, and cannot promise a result. Those boundaries are not optional and they are what keep both your licence and the arrangement clean.