Launch a Nationwide GLP-1 Weight Loss Brand

No. Independent licensed providers in Karpa's 50-state network handle prescribing. You own the brand and the patient experience; a licensed provider reviews each case and prescribes.

Karpa supports compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide through our integrated pharmacy network, and we can also offer branded GLP-1 options, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). Many brands offer both: compounded for price-sensitive patients and branded for patients who prefer the FDA-approved product. Specific compounded formulations and dosing options depend on the partner pharmacy that fills the prescription.

Karpa's eligibility screen reviews each patient's intake form, verifies BMI eligibility, checks for contraindications, and flags relevant medical history. The provider makes the final clinical decision with a complete summary prepared.

Yes. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved as finished drug products, and now that the FDA has taken both off its drug shortage list (tirzepatide in December 2024, semaglutide in February 2025), compounding is limited to prescriptions where a provider determines a patient-specific clinical need. Every prescription on Karpa is written by an independent licensed provider in our 50-state network and filled by licensed compounding pharmacies, and both comply with current FDA compounding guidelines and state board rules. Karpa and its pharmacy partners are LegitScript certified, and because compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved, brands can't market them as generic Wegovy or as the same drug. For patients who want an FDA-approved product, your brand can offer branded Wegovy or Zepbound, which are FDA-approved for chronic weight management.

GLP-1 programs through Karpa are cash-pay. You set the pricing and keep the revenue; patients pay your brand directly. There is no insurance billing involved, which simplifies operations and improves margins.

Patients pay you at the pricing you set, so revenue is yours above the cost of the medication and platform. With cash-pay pricing and recurring monthly programs, most partners build predictable recurring revenue.

About 7 days if you already have your own website and LegitScript certification. If Karpa builds your website, plan on about 30 days: about 2 weeks for the site, then LegitScript approval, typically 14–21 days with Karpa (5 days at fastest). Karpa's onboarding team handles the technical setup, pharmacy integration, and intake form configuration.