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Per-Protocol Patient Guides + Logistics

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Compounding Pharmacies at MaximusWhat 503A compounding pharmacies are, why Maximus uses them, what to expect about quality and fulfillment, and how the pharmacy filling your prescription is selected.
Maximus Clinical EvidenceA summary of the published clinical research behind Maximus protocols — including study findings, sample sizes, and where to find the full studies.
Choosing a Maximus ProtocolA guide to comparing Maximus protocols — testosterone options, weight loss, hair, blood flow, and growth hormone — so you can come to your evaluation prepared. Your clinician makes the…

Weight Loss Protocol

Weight Loss Optimization.


Weight Loss Protocol: OverviewEverything you need to know about the Maximus Weight Loss Protocol — how GLP-1 medications work, what to expect, side effects, and frequently asked questions.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Basics on the Weight Loss ProtocolProvides guidance on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and habits that support the Weight Loss Protocol.
Weight Loss Protocol: Labs, Refills, and ShippingExplains how the Weight Loss Protocol is started and managed, including prescriptions, shipping, and follow-up care.
GLP-1 Availability by StateWhere Maximus prescribes GLP-1 medications and which states have temporary or ongoing restrictions.
Name-Brand GLP-1 Medications at MaximusAn overview of the name-brand GLP-1 options now available at Maximus — what products are offered, how they compare to compounded, and how to switch.
Updates to Your Weight Loss PlanWhat's changing with Maximus weight loss plans — new compounded plan tiers (1, 4, 6, 12-month), once-weekly dosing, the upcoming name-brand launch, and what stays the same for existing clients.
Name-Brand GLP-1 PricingCurrent pricing for all name-brand GLP-1 medications at Maximus — Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic, and Mounjaro — including first-month rates and ongoing monthly costs.
Weight Loss Plan PricingPricing for tirzepatide and semaglutide weight loss plans — current monthly rates, first-order discount, what's included, and pharmacy details.
Foundayo: What Patients Need to KnowWhat Foundayo (orforglipron) is, how it differs from other GLP-1 medications, how to take it, dosing schedule, side effects, drug interactions, and what to expect.
How to Take Wegovy Oral TabletsThe correct way to take Wegovy oral tablets — fasting window, water rules, what happens if you skip the window, and common mistakes that reduce how much medication your body…
Switching Between GLP-1 ProductsWhat to expect when switching between GLP-1 products at Maximus — compounded to name brand, injectable to oral, semaglutide to tirzepatide, and switching to or from Foundayo.
Storing and Handling Your GLP-1 MedicationHow to store GLP-1 injectable pens and oral tablets — refrigerator requirements, room-temperature tolerances by product, what to do if a pen freezes or overheats, and traveling with medication.