Logistics for the Weight Loss Protocol

This article applies specifically to the Weight Loss treatment plan.

Requirements may differ for other Maximus programs. This article explains how the Weight Loss Protocol is started, monitored, and renewed, including lab requirements and prescription fulfillment.

GLP-1 and GLP-1 + GIP medications affect appetite, digestion, and metabolic pathways.

Because responses vary, labs and periodic check-ins help your clinician evaluate progress and ensure the protocol remains safe.

Before beginning treatment, your clinician reviews:

These labs help evaluate:

This step determines whether the protocol is appropriate and safe for you.

Follow-up labs may be required during treatment.

These evaluations help your clinician:

You will be notified through your Maximus account when labs are needed.

Prescription renewals depend on:

A refill may not be approved if required steps—such as labs or check-ins—are incomplete.

This ensures treatment is used safely and appropriately.

Once a refill is approved:

For detailed shipping timelines and tracking, see the Prescription Fulfillment & Shipping article.

The Weight Loss Protocol is available in states where Maximus clinicians are licensed to provide care.

If your address changes, availability may change. Your account will always reflect your current eligibility.

You can message your clinician through your patient portal for:

This is the best place for non-urgent medical communication.

Urgent or severe symptoms should be addressed through emergency medical care.