Ondra Health

Ondra Health: Telemedicine for Weight Management with Compounded GLP-1

Ondra Health is a LegitScript-certified telehealth practice offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide treatments for weight management. Medical care is provided by licensed providers through Wasef Health, PC, whose medical director is Dr. David Wasef, MD. The company states that its network of independent providers is authorized to treat patients in all 50 states.

Treatments and Pricing

Ondra Health's catalog includes two main options: compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide. Prices vary by plan length and are billed up front for the 6- and 12-month plans. Semaglutide starts at $149 per month on the monthly plan and drops to $96 per month on the 12-month plan. Tirzepatide starts at $219 per month on the monthly plan and drops to $142 per month on the annual plan. The company notes that the same price applies to all titration doses within a plan.

Available plans are monthly, quarterly, 6-month, and annual. Monthly and quarterly plans are available through all pharmacy partners, while 6- and 12-month plans are offered only through Hallandale Pharmacy and Vials RX. Plan and formulation availability depends on the patient's state, the prescription, and pharmacy inventory.

Care Process

The process begins with an online intake form that the patient completes in a few minutes. A licensed provider personally reviews each case and, if the patient is eligible, issues a prescription. The compounded medication is shipped directly to the patient's home at no shipping cost. The plan includes provider consultation, medication, supplies, and free shipping, with no membership fee. The company states that provider response time is under 24 hours.

Ongoing follow-up includes messaging with the provider and dose adjustments at each stage. The company states that its care team conducts regular check-ins to adjust the plan.

Partner Pharmacies

Ondra Health works exclusively with state-licensed 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies. Partner pharmacies shown on the site include Hallandale, Vials RX, Boudreaux, Southend Drug, and Crafters. Some may appear as temporarily unavailable. Patients select a preferred pharmacy from the eligible options for their state and medication.

Medical Team

The physicians listed on the site are part of Wasef Health Group. All cases are reviewed by a board-certified physician and providers are licensed in all 50 states. The team includes Dr. David Wasef, MD, medical director and internal medicine specialist; Dr. Michael Wasef, MD, also an internist and founder of Wasef Health Group; Dr. James Teet, DO, family medicine physician; and Dr. Frank Suppa, DO, also a family medicine specialist.

Cited Clinical Research

The site mentions results from clinical trials of the FDA-approved brand versions. In the STEP-1 study, adults with overweight or obesity who took semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly lost an average of 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks. In the SURMOUNT-1 study, adults who took tirzepatide 15 mg weekly lost up to 22.5% of their body weight over 72 weeks, and 57% of participants at that dose achieved a reduction of at least 20%. Ondra Health clarifies that these results correspond to the FDA-approved brand products and that its compounded medications are not FDA-approved, are not therapeutic equivalents of the brands, and have not been evaluated in those trials.

Tools and Resources

The platform offers online calculators to estimate body mass index (BMI) and potential weight loss with a GLP-1 program. It also includes semaglutide and tirzepatide dose calculators, a GLP-1 eligibility tool, a weight loss timeline, and calorie, protein, and water calculators. The site has a blog and an FAQ section.

Coverage and Availability

Ondra Health states that its provider network is licensed in all 50 states, although plan and pharmacy availability varies by state. The company does not require health insurance to access treatment. Compounded medications are prepared by state-licensed pharmacies under Sections 503A or 503B and are prescribed at the discretion of an independent, licensed healthcare provider.

Location and Contact

355 S Grand Ave, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA, US · Phone: +1-310-571-8224 · Email: care@ondra.health