Semaglutide
0.25 to 2.4 mg weekly
Starting at$249
per 4 weeks · low dose
High dose: $349
Now Accepting Patients · Scottsdale, AZ
Personalized GLP-1 Weight Management at Avinity Health
Achieve your weight-management goals with individualized treatment, experienced clinical oversight, and ongoing support from a local healthcare team.
Personalized treatment. Transparent pricing. Ongoing clinical support.
0.25 to 2.4 mg weekly
Starting at$249
per 4 weeks · low dose
High dose: $349
2.5 to 15 mg weekly
Starting at$349
per 4 weeks · low dose
High dose: $449
Self-pay, billed every 4 weeks, auto-renews. Cancel by calling us with 30 days notice before your next billing date. Unused medication is non-refundable. See full GLP-1 cost details
Your program includes:
Our compounded tirzepatide and compounded semaglutide are prepared for you individually by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy, and compounded medications are not FDA-approved. We prescribe only after an evaluation by Virginia Henry, FNP-C, our nurse practitioner, and your plan is set for you.
Book online or call us. There is no consultation fee.
Meet our team at our Scottsdale clinic. We go over your health history, your goals and your current medications, and we calculate your BMI.
Virginia Henry, FNP-C, reviews your evaluation. If GLP-1 therapy is right for you, she approves a plan built for you.
Get your first injection at the clinic and pick up your medication. You get started following your medical evaluation and prescription approval.
Your medication comes as a 4-week supply of vials with syringes, available for pickup at our Scottsdale clinic. Vials must be kept cold, so we send you home with ice packs for the trip.
Both are once-weekly injections. Semaglutide acts on one appetite hormone pathway, GLP-1. Tirzepatide acts on two, GLP-1 and GIP.
| Compared | Compounded semaglutide | Compounded tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Acts on one appetite hormone pathway (GLP-1) | Acts on two (GLP-1 and GIP) |
| Weekly dose range | 0.25 to 2.4 mg | 2.5 to 15 mg |
| Avinity price by tier | $249 low tier, $349 high tier, per 4 weeks | $349 low tier, $449 high tier, per 4 weeks |
| Brand-name references (educational) | Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic®, also marketed as Wegovy® | Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro®, also marketed as Zepbound® |
| Average loss in brand-name trials* | 14.9% | 20.9% |
Brand names are listed for education only. Avinity Health prescribes compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide and does not dispense these brand-name medications.
*Average weight loss in clinical trials of the FDA-approved brand-name products, not compounded versions, alongside diet and exercise: semaglutide (Wegovy®) at the 2.4 mg dose over 68 weeks in STEP 1 (New England Journal of Medicine, 2021), and tirzepatide (Zepbound®) at the 15 mg dose over 72 weeks in SURMOUNT-1 (New England Journal of Medicine, 2022). Individual results vary.
BMI (body mass index) compares your weight to your height. Whether GLP-1 therapy is a fit starts with your BMI, your age and your health history.
You may be a candidate if:
GLP-1 therapy is not recommended if:
Talk with your provider first if you have diabetic retinopathy, a history of gallbladder disease, type 1 diabetes, or severe kidney impairment.
We calculate your BMI at your consultation. If your BMI is below 27, your provider reviews your situation case by case.
GLP-1 weight loss is gradual. Here is what the months after your first dose look like at Avinity, from dose changes to support between visits.
Slow, steady dose changes
Your provider reviews your dose about every 4 weeks and raises it only if you need it and are doing well on it. We never rush this step.
Common side effects
The most common side effects are digestive: nausea, constipation or loose stools. They are most noticeable when your dose goes up. If they happen, you stay on your current dose longer. Anti-nausea medication may be prescribed as needed, based on your provider's assessment.
Support and visits every 4 weeks
You check in with our team every 4 weeks, in person or virtually. Between visits, reach us by call, text, portal message or our after-hours line, and we respond the same day.
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Individual results vary.
Virginia Henry, MSN, FNP‑C, RN
Nurse Practitioner
Evaluates and approves every GLP-1 treatment plan.
Emily Dawson, DHA, MBA, MSN, RN
Co-founder & Clinical Director
Leads GLP-1 consultations and gives in-clinic injections.
Dr. Arun Lakshmipathy, MD
Medical Director
A board-certified internist who provides medical oversight of the GLP-1 program.
Online programs can be convenient. The difference at Avinity is that your care happens in person, in Scottsdale, with a team you meet.
| Compared | Online programs | Avinity Health |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Online questionnaire | In-person consultation and exam |
| Injections | Mail-order only, you inject at home | Weekly injections by our RN, or training to inject at home |
| Support | App messaging | Same-day local support by call, text, portal or after-hours line |
| Medication | Shipped to you | Available for pickup at our Scottsdale clinic |
Our clinic is on Scottsdale Road, just north of Shea Boulevard, close to North Scottsdale, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, and Paradise Valley.
Avinity Health
11000 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Mon to Fri (9am-5pm) · Sat (9am-12pm) · Other times by appointment
Compounded semaglutide is $249 per 4 weeks at the low dose tier (0.25 to 1.0 mg weekly) and $349 at the high tier (1.7 to 2.4 mg). Compounded tirzepatide is $349 per 4 weeks at the low tier (2.5 to 5 mg) and $449 at the high tier (7.5 to 15 mg). Your consultation, follow-up visits, medication and supplies are included. See full GLP-1 cost details.
Yes. There is no consultation fee.
No. Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy and are not FDA-approved. Your prescription is written only after an evaluation by Virginia Henry, FNP-C.
No. The GLP-1 program is self-pay, and Avinity does not bill insurance for it.
No. You can come in for a weekly injection given by our registered nurse, or we can train you to inject at home. The price is the same either way.
You get started following your medical evaluation and prescription approval.
No. Labs are not required to start. Your provider may order labs if needed, and they are billed separately.
Yes. You restart at the lowest starting dose of the new medication, and that medication's price applies. There is no switching fee.
Talk to your care team. Missed doses and pauses are handled case by case.
Call us with 30 days notice before your next billing date. Unused medication is non-refundable.
Emily Dawson, DHA, MBA, MSN, RN, leads your consultation and gives in-clinic injections. Virginia Henry, FNP-C, our nurse practitioner, evaluates and approves every treatment plan. Dr. Arun Lakshmipathy, a board-certified internist and our Medical Director, provides medical oversight.
Book a free consultation at our Scottsdale clinic. One price every 4 weeks covers your visits, medication and supplies, with no contract.
Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy and are not FDA-approved. Individual results vary.
Clinical trial results quoted on this page come from studies of the FDA-approved brand-name products, not compounded versions.
Zepbound® and Mounjaro® are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Avinity Health is not affiliated with these companies and does not provide these brand-name products through this program.
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