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GLP-1 care, without the needle.

A daily compounded semaglutide tablet for women who would rather not inject, with honest guidance on how it compares.

Daily tabletNeedle-freeRx only
From $199/moincludes provider care
BellaHealth. Semaglutide tablets
At a glance

Semaglutide tablets, in plain words.

What it is

Compounded oral semaglutide, the same GLP-1 active ingredient in a small daily tablet.

How you take it

Once a day, exactly as your pharmacy label says. Timing around food matters with oral semaglutide.

Who it’s for

Women who want to avoid injections, travel often, or would like to begin with a tablet.

What to expect

Absorption by mouth varies more than by injection, so your provider may adjust the dose more often.

What to expect
Before you start

A provider decides

You complete a private intake. A licensed provider reviews it and decides whether an oral GLP-1 suits your history and goals.

Month 1

A low daily dose

You start low. Follow the label closely: how and when you take the tablet affects how much is absorbed.

Months 2 and 3

Adjusting to you

Your provider checks appetite, side effects and progress, and adjusts the strength. Some women later move to a weekly injection, and that is fine.

Ongoing

Steady, reviewed monthly

Refills ship monthly after each review. You can message your care team between check-ins.

Safety, said plainly

What it can do, and who it isn’t for.

A licensed provider reviews your full history before prescribing anything. This is a summary, not the full prescribing information.

Common side effects

  • Nausea, most often in the first weeks and after a dose step
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Vomiting, stomach pain or reflux
  • Tiredness or headache
  • Less appetite than you expect: eat enough protein and drink water

Tell your provider, or it may not be for you, if

  • You or a close relative have had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2
  • You are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy in the next two months
  • You have had pancreatitis
  • You have severe stomach or bowel disease such as gastroparesis
  • You have type 1 diabetes or a history of an eating disorder: tell your provider first

Boxed warning on this class of medication. In rodent studies GLP-1 medications caused thyroid C-cell tumors. It is not known whether this happens in people. Tell your provider about any lump in your neck, hoarseness or trouble swallowing.

The honest evidence position.

Compounded oral semaglutide is not FDA-approved and is not the same product as the FDA-approved branded tablet. The large published weight trials studied injectable branded products, so their results must not be read as this tablet’s results. Oral absorption varies more than injection.

Your plan

One price. Care included.

Your membership covers the provider visit, ongoing messaging and the medication where it is prescribed. No insurance needed, and you can cancel any time.

Semaglutide tablets$199/mo
  • Provider visit and review
  • Unlimited messaging with your care team
  • Medication shipped if prescribed
  • Cancel any time
See if it could suit me

Expected launch pricing. It can vary by state and pharmacy, and your final price is confirmed before you pay. Medication is included only where a provider prescribes it.

Questions

Do tablets work as well as injections?

The large published trials studied injectable branded products, not compounded tablets. Your provider sets honest expectations before you start.

Are the tablets FDA-approved?

No. Compounded oral semaglutide is not FDA-approved and is not the same as the branded oral tablet.

Why does timing matter?

Very little oral semaglutide is absorbed, and food or drink can reduce it further. Follow your pharmacy label exactly.

Can I switch to injections later?

Yes. Tell your provider and they will plan the change with you.

Keep exploring

Other treatments.

Shown for illustration. Prescription only. A licensed provider decides whether treatment is right for you. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This page is general information, not medical advice, and reading it does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.

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