Sesame today announced that it is making compounded semaglutide available to eligible patients in Alabama, California, Louisiana, and Mississippi as part of its weight loss program, Success by Sesame.
With this announcement, Sesame becomes the first major direct-to-consumer company to make compounded semaglutide medication available in all 50 U.S. states. Success by Sesame provides nationwide access to an affordable weight loss treatment for those who are currently excluded from compounded semaglutide options through Ro, hims + hers, WeightWatchers, Noom and HenryMeds.
At just $249 a month, the program also puts effective care within reach for millions at a time when demand and prices for weight loss medications are at an all-time high. Here’s what’s included in the program – and how you can get started today.
What’s included in the Success by Sesame program?
Sesame’s weight loss program offers an outstanding level of affordability, quality and accessibility. The $249 monthly subscription includes the following for eligible patients:
- An initial video consult with a provider of your choice, plus follow-up video visits as needed
- A monthly supply of compounded semaglutide with zero price markup
- Medication delivered right to your doorstep, plus free shipping
- Unlimited messaging with your provider
- Lab order & lab cost
- Ongoing care and guidance from your provider
Here’s how it works:
| How It Works | Details |
|---|---|
| Complete a comprehensive intake form | First, patients will fill out a thorough intake form that covers medical and family history, as well as other factors that can influence body mass and overall health. |
| Choose a provider | After filling out the intake form, patients can select from a wide range of clinicians and read reviews ahead of booking, ensuring that each patient can find a provider who aligns with their personal needs and preferences. |
| Face-to-face consultation | The patient and provider meet for an initial video consultation to discuss goals and determine appropriate treatment. Most initial consultations happen within 24 hours. |
| Lab tests | If needed, the provider will order initial lab tests – either at a lab facility or at home – to establish if medication is right for the patient. |
| Guidance on diet, exercise and lifestyle | The provider will offer expert advice on necessary changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. |
| Prescription for weight loss medication | If deemed clinically appropriate, the provider may prescribe medication, such as compounded semaglutide from a carefully-selected pharmacy. Some patients may receive prescriptions for name-brand GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound. |
| Monitoring and adjustments | Providers will closely monitor patients for side effects like nausea, and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan. |
| Ongoing support from your provider | Patients can schedule face-to-face video consultations as needed and also have access to unlimited messaging. This continuous support helps patients stay on track. |
How do I get started with Success by Sesame?
Beginning your weight loss journey through Sesame is simple! Simply visit the Success by Sesame homepage, or click the “Get started” button below:
Why this program matters
Obesity is a serious public health crisis - more than 246 million Americans over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. More than 25 million more are uninsured.
Even though GLP-1 medications have proven to be an effective weight loss treatment option, these medicines are financially – and physically – out of reach for millions of patients. Brand-name GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Ozempic have an out-of-pocket monthly price tag between $950 and $1,600, and nationwide medication shortages have made access to these groundbreaking drugs difficult.
The Success by Sesame program offers a life-changing solution to the U.S. healthcare system’s shortcomings: a comprehensive weight loss program that includes clinical care and compounded semaglutide at a fraction of the usual cost for $249/ per month.
What is Sesame?
Sesame is a radically new kind of healthcare system. Our direct-to-consumer marketplace cuts out the middlemen who hike up healthcare costs and replaces them with a direct connection between patients and providers. By removing insurance copays, medication price gouging, and surprise bills from the equation, Americans can access high-quality, convenient care from board-certified clinicians at half the price of what is typical. We call it, “Half-price health care.”
And because patients can choose doctors and specialists based on reviews, availability and upfront prices, Sesame has created an environment where providers actually compete to serve patients – regardless of their insurance status.
Sesame doesn’t accept health insurance (which also keeps prices low). This makes it ideal for Americans in any state who prefer to pay cash for their health care, whether it is because they are enrolled in high deductible insurance plans, are uninsured, or simply appreciate the price, quality and convenience of Sesame.
