Dr. B Reviews
Shed It: $145/month, pay only when you consult
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$145/month program fee + medication
Section 1: Executive Summary
Dr. B's Shed It program has the most genuinely different pricing model reviewed on this site: $145 per consult, charged only when you actually take one, with no subscription and no automatic charges. That fee covers a monthly consultation with a licensed provider, unlimited support check-ins with the Dr. B team, required blood work at Quest Diagnostics, injection materials, and a Letter of Medical Necessity you can use to unlock HSA/FSA funds for gym and fitness expenses — a genuinely creative benefit no other reviewed provider offers. Dr. B works both pathways: it will check whether your insurance covers a brand-name medication and route the prescription to your local pharmacy, or set you up with a cash-pay option including compounded medication where appropriate. The formulary includes Foundayo (orforglipron), the oral GLP-1 that launched in early 2026.
Documented Strengths
5 Items- 1Pay only when you take a consult — no subscription or automatic charges
- 2Blood work at Quest Diagnostics included in the program fee
- 3Letter of Medical Necessity to unlock HSA/FSA funds for fitness expenses
- 4Works both insurance and self-pay pathways, including compounded options
- 5Formulary includes Foundayo (orforglipron), the new oral GLP-1
Noted Limitations
4 Items- 1$145/month program fee is on top of medication cost
- 2No refunds if you are approved and then change your mind
- 3Monthly consultation is required before each refill
- 4Compounded medication pricing varies by dose rather than staying flat
Section 2: Medications Offered
Note: Medication availability may vary. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Always verify current offerings directly with the provider.
Section 3: How It Works
Complete an online consultation with a medical provider to determine whether a prescription is appropriate
Dr. B checks whether your insurance covers a brand-name medication
If covered, the prescription goes to your local pharmacy; if not, self-pay and compounded options are available
Complete required blood work at Quest Diagnostics, included in the program fee
Do a follow-up consultation each month before your refill, with unlimited support check-ins in between
Section 4: Eligibility Requirements
- Adults with a BMI of 27 or above; some with a BMI of 25+ and a related health condition may qualify for certain medications
- Must be 18 years or older
- No contraindications to GLP-1 receptor agonists
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy without discussing it with your provider
- Some states require a live phone or video consult under state telehealth law
Important: Final eligibility is determined by a licensed healthcare provider after reviewing your complete medical history.
Section 5: Potential Side Effects
WARNING: This is not a complete list. Serious side effects may occur. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe symptoms. Consult your healthcare provider for complete safety information.
Section 6: Service Features
Insurance & Payment
Dr. B works both pathways. If your provider prescribes a brand-name medication, you may use insurance coverage to pay for it at your chosen pharmacy, and Dr. B will check whether coverage is available — it notes coverage may be available for patients with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with a qualifying health condition. If you are ineligible for coverage but approved for treatment, self-pay options including compounded medication are offered. Required blood work may be paid for with insurance or out of pocket.
Shipping Information
Brand-name prescriptions go to your local pharmacy for pickup. Compounded medications ship from a compounding pharmacy via express shipping with tracking and storage instructions. Some medications can only be fulfilled by the manufacturing pharmacy, in which case Dr. B routes the prescription there.
Customer Support
Unlimited support check-ins with the Dr. B team are included in the program fee, plus weekly support emails covering medication guidance, nutrition, movement, mental health, and financial education. Patients can request a provider callback at any point.
Cancellation Policy
There is nothing to cancel — Dr. B charges per consult with no subscription and no automatic charges. You simply stop booking consults.
Section 7: Additional Services
Section 8: Program Structure
Both. Dr. B prescribes brand-name FDA-approved medications through your pharmacy and, where clinically appropriate, personalized compounded medications from licensed compounding pharmacies. It states plainly that compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
A licensed provider consults with you monthly before issuing each refill, with unlimited support check-ins between consults. Some states require a live phone or video consult; others allow chat-based consultation, and patients can request a live consult regardless.
Blood work at Quest Diagnostics is required and included in the program fee, which is unusual — most competitors treat labs as optional or extra.
Your local pharmacy for brand-name prescriptions filled through insurance, or a compounding or manufacturing pharmacy shipping direct for medications that cannot be stocked locally.
Monthly, tied to your follow-up consultation and refill.
Section 9: Cost Breakdown
No subscription. The Shed It program fee is $145 per consult, charged only when you take one. It covers monthly consultations, unlimited support check-ins, blood work at Quest, injection materials, the Letter of Medical Necessity, and support tools.
Separate and variable. Brand-name medication is paid at your pharmacy through insurance or self-pay. Compounded medication fees are calculated when your provider confirms your medication and dosage for the month, so the amount can change as you titrate. Dr. B publishes a price calculator showing, for example, a $145 program fee plus a $299 Zepbound 2.5 mg vial via LillyDirect for a $444 total before coverage.
Dr. B states Shed It fees may be partially or fully refunded in specific circumstances, such as a pharmacy or technical error resulting in unusable medication, but it does not provide refunds if a provider approves you for treatment and you change your mind or decide the medication is not for you.
Yes, and unusually well handled. Beyond the program fee and medication being HSA/FSA eligible, Dr. B provides a Letter of Medical Necessity at no additional cost that can unlock pre-tax funds for gym, studio, and fitness class memberships.
Section 10: Documented Limitations
- $145 per consult adds up to $1,740 a year on top of medication
- No refund if you are approved and then decide against treatment
- Compounded pricing changes with your dose rather than staying flat
- A consultation is required before every monthly refill
- Corporate details including founding year are not publicly listed
Section 11: Alternatives to Consider
Also subscription-free, at $49 per visit rather than $145.
Insurance-first with a compounded fallback and dietitian support.
$99/month membership with an insurance concierge and included Quest testing.
No membership at all, if the program structure is not the draw.
Section 12: Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dr. B's pricing work?
The Shed It program fee is $145 and you pay it only when you take a consult — there are no subscriptions or automatic charges. Medication is a separate cost, paid either at your pharmacy through insurance or to a fulfillment pharmacy.
What does the $145 include?
A monthly consultation with a licensed provider, unlimited support check-ins with the Dr. B team, required blood work at Quest Diagnostics, injection materials, a Letter of Medical Necessity, and ongoing support tools and content.
What is the Letter of Medical Necessity for?
Dr. B provides it at no extra cost so you can unlock HSA/FSA pre-tax funds for fitness expenses — gym, studio, or live class memberships. No other provider reviewed on this site offers this.
Can I use insurance with Dr. B?
Yes. Dr. B checks whether your insurance covers a brand-name medication and sends the prescription to your local pharmacy if so. If you are ineligible for coverage, self-pay and compounded options are available instead.
Will my cost go up as my dose increases?
The $145 program fee does not change. Compounded medication fees are recalculated each month when your provider confirms your medication and dosage, so that portion can rise as you titrate.
Assessment Recommendation
Best suited for: People who want clinical structure and included labs without committing to an auto-renewing subscription
Medical Disclaimer
This assessment is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. GOV Health Report is an independent publisher, is not affiliated with any government agency, and does not practice medicine or dispense medication. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs with serious potential risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Only a licensed clinician who has evaluated you can determine whether treatment is safe for you. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, and read our full medical disclaimer.
Date reviewed: August 5, 2026. Details on this page reflect information published by the provider as of that date and can change without notice.
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